An outbreak of seasonal influenza is rearing its head in Multan claiming 27 lives in over a month according to the statistic from Punjab Health Department. Seasonal Influenza , also known as Swine Flu (H1N1), has hit with full force this season. Seasonal influenza usually spreads through contact with the bacteria discharged by an infected person's coughing [...]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared outbreak of human cases of influenza A/H1 N1 a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under IHR 2005 in Pakistan. The WHO also issued an advisory to sensitise the health authorities to strengthen and improve the level of preparedness in prevention, control and management of influenza. During [...]
Dr. Muhammad Najeeb Durrani, Assistant DHO, Epidemiologist, Member Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network Recent emergence of Zika virus has caused uproar amongst media and public. Outbreaks of Zika have been reported in tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and most recently in the Americas. Because the mosquitoes that spread Zika virus are found [...]
An Awareness Seminar for healthcare professionals on Influenza was organized by National Institute of Health (NIH) at a local hotel in NIH, Islamabad. The aim of the Seminar was to increase awareness amongst the doctors and healthcare professionals. Dr. Farnaz Malik, Executive Director NIH said that Influenza viruses are a common cause of acute respiratory [...]
