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3 hours ago · Currently, Pakistan’s southwest and northwestern areas are also experiencing the heatwave. Authorities have shut schools for a week in Punjab. In the city of Lahore people were seen swimming in the roadside canals. Pakistan says despite contributing less than 1% to carbon emissions, it is bearing the brunt of global climate disasters.
13 hours ago · This year, Pakistan recorded its wettest April since 1961, with more than double the usual monthly rainfall. Last month’s heavy rains killed scores of people while destroyed property and farmland.
1 day ago · Against the backdrop of climate change exacerbating Pakistan's weather patterns, the NIH has issued a vital advisory, urging citizens to take immediate steps to safeguard their health and well-being.
4 days ago · May 19, 2024 22:37. Follow. Self-medication, unjustified prescription, taking antibiotics for shorter duration major reasons of antimicrobial resistance. Officials and public health experts urge people not to use antibiotics without the advice of trained and qualified physicians.
1 day ago · 1. Heat-Related Illnesses and Mortality. Heat waves can have severe impacts on public health, leading to heat-related illnesses and mortality. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heatwaves can trigger public health emergencies and result in excess mortality, lost work capacity, and labor productivity.
2 days ago · KARACHI: Experts on Tuesday warned of health risks and advised people to limit time spent in harsh sunlight as Pakistan is poised to experience some of the hottest weather conditions in the coming ...
4 days ago · Home Lahore. Health professionals link national prosperity to children’s health. by News desk. 3 mins ago. in Lahore. Listen. Children are the cornerstone of any nation’s future, and their health and well-being are paramount.
