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15 12, 2008

Bird’s Eye View of UNGASS Youth Shadow Report 2008

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By Yusra Qadir The situation concerning Pakistan and HIV is indeed very precarious. The country lies at a very crucial junction. HIV has as yet not exploded. Most of the populace remains safe, as for now. However, concentrated epidemics have emerged, which means that very little time is left before a steep rise in infections [...]

15 12, 2008

Innovative Technique adopted for creating Awareness on HIV/AIDS

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By Jawaid Ali To create awareness about HIV/AIDS, National AIDS Control Program (NACP) arranged a launching ceremony of “Zra Se Bhool – A motivational stage play on HIV/AIDS” on World AIDS Day 2008 at National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad. Appreciating the performance of NACP, Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani, Federal Minister of Health, said that [...]

15 12, 2008

Aga Khan University Commemorates 25th Anniversary

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Eight camps providing free medical checkups and healthcare advice were set up by Aga Khan University alumni in different areas of Karachi as part of the University’s 25th anniversary celebrations.  The camps were organised at Rehmani Garden in Filmistan, Naseerabad in Rahimabad, Karimabad in Federal B Area, Saudabad in Malir, Bilal Colony in Korangi, Ibrahim [...]

15 12, 2008

Smur launched by Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.

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Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of  Smur which contains Eperisone Hydrochloride - a skeletal muscle relaxant and is indicated for the treatment of Muscular Sprains, Strains (e.g. Frozen shoulder), Low back pain, Tension type headache, Skeletal muscles cramps and all types of Muscular spasticity due to Cervical spondylosis, Cerebral [...]

15 12, 2008

Dimara™ Launched by Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.

2017-04-26T12:35:50+00:00

Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of Dimara™. Dimara™ is indicated for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and it act as anti-proliferative and anti- inflammatory agent and helps to improve the quality of life of the patients through retardation of joint destruction and improvement in functional ability of the joints. [...]

15 12, 2008

Government of Sindh fully committed to the prevention & control of HIV/AIDS

2017-04-26T12:35:50+00:00

Experts at a Media Workshop organized by Sindh AIDS Control Program held recently at their office in Karachi revealed that according to an estimate there are more than 80,000 cases of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan. Substantial majority of these cases are in Sindh that is around 35,000 to 45,000 while number of reported case in Sindh [...]

15 12, 2008

Abbott Nutrition celebrates Customers Landmark achievement

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Abbott Nutrition Pakistan started the nutrition advisory service in April 2008 in collaboration with Catcos Inc. The  ANI Nutritional advisory and telemarketing systems team celebrated the 9000 Customers Landmark achievement on 25th November 2008.  The nutritional advisory service currently has 10 team members. On this occasion Dr. Shehla Naseem the Sr. Assistant Medical Director of [...]

15 12, 2008

Man of the Year Award for Prof. Noshad Ahmed

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The Vice Chancellor of LUMHS Prof. Noshad Ahmed Shaikh has been awarded the “ Man of the Year 2007 ” by the South Asia Publication on Star Award Ceremony held at Gymkhana Hyderabad. His continued struggle in the field of Medical and Health Sciences was appreciated  and because of his leadership skills LUMHS is providing [...]

15 12, 2008

Canadian Labour Congress to Advocate on Universal Access Goals for HIV/AIDS

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On the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) pledges to boost efforts to strengthen accountability by Canada and other G8 countries for promises they continue to make on HIV/AIDS. Today, although the rate of new infections is slowing in a number of countries, five people still become infected with the [...]

15 12, 2008

Low Public-Sector Availability, High Private-Sector Prices Mean More Pain And Suffering For Patients – WHO Essential Medicines Study

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An alarming lack of availability of essential medicines in the public sector drives patients to pay higher prices in the private sector or go without, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study reported in today’s online edition of The Lancet. The results confirm that governments must do more to improve access to essential medicines [...]

15 12, 2008

Tolerable levels for melamine established at a WHO meeting

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International experts have established a tolerable daily intake (TDI) for melamine, the implicated chemical found recently in contaminated milk products. The TDI is the outcome of a meeting organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) held this week in Ottawa, Canada to address the issue. The TDI is lower than previous TDIs suggested for melamine [...]

15 12, 2008

Voluntary universal annual testing and immediate treatment might have major impact on widespread HIV epidemics

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A group of specialists in the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a mathematical model and published findings in the Lancet today to stimulate discussion, debate and further research.  The model suggests that using annual, universal voluntary HIV testing followed by immediate ART (irrespective of clinical stage or CD4 count) reduces new cases by 95% within [...]

15 12, 2008

Young people with HIV taking big risks

2010-01-03T10:11:33+00:00

Adolescents and young adults with HIV are at high risk of treatment failure and of transmitting the virus to their sexual partners, according to research published today in the international public health journal, the Bulletin of the World Health Organization. The study, conducted in Haiti, showed that 12 months after beginning therapy, only 106 (73%) [...]

15 12, 2008

Dr. Fehmida Mirza calls for making more investment in health sector

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The Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza has called for making more investment in health institutions for producing good doctors while absence of community health had caused the outbreak of various diseases, like dengue fever, gastro-enteritis, tuberculosis, cholera etc. She was addressing the 7th Annual Convocation of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences [...]