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WHO urges countries to work towards unlocking power of traditional medicine

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 (APP):The head of World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Thursday urged countries around the world to work towards unlocking the power of traditional medicine and provide evidence and action-based suggestions that can be integrated into a global strategy. Speaking at the event which is taking place in the Indian city… Continue reading WHO urges countries to work towards unlocking power of traditional medicine

WHO delegation meets PFA DG

LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):A delegation of the World Health Organisation (WHO) called on Director General Raja Jahangir Anwar to discuss the medical screening project and reorganise the testing system for food-borne diseases. During the meeting, the DG PFA said that the authority was working on reducing medical screening fees for small-scale businesses and providing free… Continue reading WHO delegation meets PFA DG

Marking World Breastfeeding Week, UN urges stronger workplace policies for nursing mothers

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 02 (APP): United Nations agencies on Tuesday kicked off World Breastfeeding Week, emphasizing the need for greater breastfeeding support across all workplaces. In the last decade, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding has increased by a remarkable 10 percentage points, to 48 per cent globally, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and… Continue reading Marking World Breastfeeding Week, UN urges stronger workplace policies for nursing mothers

Pakistan Navy continues rescue, relief operation at cyclone effected areas of Sindh

KARACHI, Jun 17 (APP): Pakistan Navy continued wide scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Operations in coastal areas of Sindh. The Pakistan Navy Emergency Response Teams in coordination with local administration continued evacuation of personnel from various areas and provided relief goods to aggrieved populace relocated due to Cyclone BIPARJOY, a Pakistan Navy news… Continue reading Pakistan Navy continues rescue, relief operation at cyclone effected areas of Sindh

First Lady urges society’s role to cope with breast cancer, mental health issues

QUETTA, May 30 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Tuesday said that not merely the government rather everyone in society would have to play their role to cope with the issues like breast cancer, mental health, and disability. The first lady, addressing a seminar held with the cooperation of the World Health Organisation at Governor… Continue reading First Lady urges society’s role to cope with breast cancer, mental health issues

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