A 44-year-old man in Karachi has died after contracting a rare but deadly infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” Hospital officials confirmed that the infection severely affected the patient’s brain, leading to a critical medical condition despite intensive treatment. The patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after…
Several Pakistani lawmakers have endorsed the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH)’s proposal to impose higher taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary beverages as part of efforts to tackle the country’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The support came during a post-budget consultative meeting held in Islamabad, where parliamentarians and public health experts discussed the…
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________LAHORE: The Secretary of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD), Ms. Nadia Saquib, chaired an extensive review meeting to assess the progress of the National Health Support Program (NHSP) on Tuesday. The meeting, held at the Secretary’s Office on Birdwood Road, Lahore, was attended by key officials, including Special Secretary Muhammad Iqbal,…
