Tag: World Health Organization

DRAP issues directions to syrups’ manufacturers

ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):The ministry of Health on Saturday directed all pharmaceutical companies making syrups to ensure pre-sale testing of glycerine and sorbitol. According to spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, glycerin and sorbitol are used to make cough and allergy syrups. He said that the World Health Organization (WHO) has already declared glycerine density… Continue reading DRAP issues directions to syrups’ manufacturers

CM Domki lauds efforts of WHO for supporting to Balochistan Health Dept

QUETTA, Nov 13 (APP):A delegation led by World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Pakistan Dr Palitha Mahipla called on Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki on Monday. On this occasion, Dr. Palitha Mahipla handed over the keys to an ambulance to the caretaker chief minister of Balochistan. Addressing the handover ceremony on… Continue reading CM Domki lauds efforts of WHO for supporting to Balochistan Health Dept

First Lady for raising awareness about early symptoms of breast cancer, self-examination

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi speaking at an interactive session on Breast Cancer, Mental Health and Rights of Persons with Disabilities, at the University of Lahore on September 06, 2023.

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi on Wednesday, emphasizing the diagnosis and curability of breast cancer in early stage, has called for raising awareness about the initial symptoms of breast cancer to control the fatal disease, besides educating women to adopt the habit of 5-minute self-examination every month. Speaking at a seminar… Continue reading First Lady for raising awareness about early symptoms of breast cancer, self-examination

Begum Samina Arif Alvi is being presented with memento during the interactive dialogue Session on Breast Cancer Awareness, Mental Health and Inclusion of Differently Abled Persons organized by World Health Organization, at Hamdard University

APP28-280823 KARACHI: August 28 - Begum Samina Arif Alvi is being presented with memento during the interactive dialogue Session on Breast Cancer Awareness, Mental Health and Inclusion of Differently Abled Persons organized by World Health Organization, at Hamdard University. APP/TZD/ZID
APP28-280823KARACHI APP29-280823KARACHI APP30-280823KARACHI

President Dr. Arif Alvi speaking during an Interactive Dialogue on ‘Persons with Disabilities’ organized by World Health Organization (WHO) at Governor House Sindh. First Lady Samina Alvi was also present on the occasion

APP53-031222 KARACHI: December 03 - President Dr. Arif Alvi speaking during an Interactive Dialogue on ‘Persons with Disabilities’ organized by World Health Organization (WHO) at Governor House Sindh. First Lady Samina Alvi was also present on the occasion. APP/IQJ/ZID
APP53-031222 KARACHI: APP54-031222 KARACHI: December 03 - President Dr. Arif Alvi speaking during an Interactive Dialogue on ‘Persons with Disabilities’ organized by World Health Organization (WHO) at Governor House Sindh. First Lady Samina Alvi was also present on the occasion. APP/IQJ/ZID

Sanjrani for accelerating measures to curb polio

ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday underlined the need for accelerating the measures to curb the crippling polio disease. He said this during a meeting with the World Health Organization (WHO) country representative to Pakistan Dr. Palitha Gunarathna, who called on him here at the Parliament House. The Chairman Senate said… Continue reading Sanjrani for accelerating measures to curb polio

Director EPI Mobeen Alam handover the keys of new motor bikes “frist responder” from world health organization to DG Rescue 1122 Gilgit-Baltistan Fida Hussain

APP13-090422 GILGIT: April 09 - Director EPI Mobeen Alam handover the keys of new motor bikes "frist responder" from world health organization to DG Rescue 1122 Gilgit-Baltistan Fida Hussain. APP photo by Ashraf Hussain Nasiri
APP13-090422 GILGIT

Current Covid-19 vaccines may need to be updated, experts warn

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 12 (APP): Current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated to ensure their continued effectiveness against Omicron and future variants, an expert group appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The opinion is contained in an interim statement released on Tuesday by the WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine… Continue reading Current Covid-19 vaccines may need to be updated, experts warn

Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics: WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a new international accord on tackling pandemics, following the emergence of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus. During a special session of the World Health Assembly In Geneva on Monday, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the new variant “underlines just… Continue reading Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics: WHO chief

Elevated arsenic level in water puts Multanites’ lives at risk

Elevated arsenic level in water puts Multanites' lives at risk

By M. Salman Raza MULTAN, Oct 24 (APP): With an estimate of over four million, about 45 percent population of Multan city is deprived of clean drinking water while leaving the residents affected by multiple viral diseases. The faulty underground sewerage system like breakage of decades’ old pipelines has caused to increase heavy metals and… Continue reading Elevated arsenic level in water puts Multanites’ lives at risk

World falls short on mental health goals: WHO

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 09 (APP):A World Health Organization (WHO) report released on the eve of World Mental Health Day, which is marked on Sunday, says that the world is falling short on its mental health investment goals, calling the lack of progress a “worldwide failure.” According to the WHO’s Mental Health Atlas, released every three… Continue reading World falls short on mental health goals: WHO

WHO urges to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

File photo

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Country Representative, World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Palitha Mahipala has urged for making efforts at all levels to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health problem by 2030. In a message on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, he said, “This year, we are commemorating the World Hepatitis Day amid the ongoing… Continue reading WHO urges to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

Prof. Zaheer appointed in WHO expert advisory group on blood safety

ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Pakistani medical expert Prof. Hasan Abbas Zaheer to its Advisory Group on Blood Regulation, Availability, and Safety. The Advisory Group comprises of 25 global blood transfusion experts representing a broad range of disciplines relevant to blood regulation and blood transfusion medicine. This prestigious appointment… Continue reading Prof. Zaheer appointed in WHO expert advisory group on blood safety

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national news service is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform the existing news operations into a forward-looking service – APP Digital for its diverse subscriber-base and the public.

Follow Us

APP Services