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WHO reports sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116

As of May 31, the WHO said 116 suspected cases of the deadly virus had been registered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — down from 906 late last week

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WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

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WHO says Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide

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Anti-polio drive of varied-duration starts in 79 districts

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Hantavirus outbreak tests post-Covid health communications playbook

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WHO says hantavirus risk low after flight attendant tests negative

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Pakistan: HIV cases reach 250,000, 80pc patients deprived of treatment

Up to 50% patients in Punjab, Sindh worst hit in children. 48,000 new cases in 2024, up to 900 new patients registered monthly

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Islamabad records 618 new HIV cases

According to an official report, 498 HIV cases were recorded in Islamabad in 2025. From January 2025 to March 2026, a total of 618 new HIV cases were reported in the city

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Second Mpox case reported in Karachi

According to the Medical Superintendent of Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital, mpox has been confirmed in a 22-year-old man at the facility

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Number of suspected cases rises in deadly UK meningitis outbreak

The outbreak in Kent in southeastern England has claimed the lives of two young people — a 21-year-old university student and an 18-year-old school student

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Govt working on war footing to ensure local production of vaccines before 2030: minister

Addressing an event in Islamabad, he said that all 13 vaccines currently administered to children are being imported

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Another monkeypox patient dies in Pakistan

Officials said the patient was suffering from mpox and HIV, and was also infected with hepatitis B and C

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WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

The case in Bangladesh, where Nipah cases are reported almost every year, follows two Nipah virus cases identified in neighbouring India, which have already prompted stepped-up airport screenings across Asia

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WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections

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Pakistan becomes latest Asian country to introduce checks for deadly Nipah virus

India says no outbreak, no need for screening at its airports

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PM Shehbaz reaffirms determination to eradicate polio

Talking to President Global Development Gates Foundation Dr. Chris Elias in Islamabad, he said the government is implementing a comprehensive strategy and taking practical actions with an effective team

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Deadly 'Nipah' virus outbreak in India raises alarm; 100 quarantined

According to Indian media reports, at least five cases have been confirmed in the state of West Bengal, and local authorities have quarantined 100 people as a precautionary measure

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PM Shehbaz launches health card scheme

Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad on Friday, he said the government believes in providing health facilities at the doorstep of every individual, as healthcare is a fundamental right of every citizen of Pakistan

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WHO says low taxes are making sugary drinks, alcohol more affordable

According to a report from WHO, sugary drinks have become more affordable in 62 countries in 2024 compared with 2022. In a separate report, the health agency said beer has become more affordable in 56 countries during the same period

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Pakistan, Japan sign agreement for child healthcare facilities in South Punjab

The project is to strengthen the diagnostic and treatment systems in the Children Hospital and The Institute of Child Health Multan.

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Health Ministry, Roche ink agreement to supply free cancer medicines

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal said in the first phase, 745 patients from Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan will receive these medicines free of cost