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Two more polio cases detected in Sindh province

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ISLAMABAD: Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed two new cases of poliovirus from Sindh. According to the NIH, the new cases were detected in District Badin and District Thatta, with both patients being young girls. With this confirmation, Sindh’s tally for the year has reached nine … Read more

NIH issues advisory for Congo Hemorrhagic fever

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ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued advisories on Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) before Eid al -Adha. The National Institutes of Health issued an emergency advisory on the Congo virus, the advisory was sent to the Federal, the provincial health departments, the private and public hospitals. The spokesman said that the Congo virus … Read more

NIH issues health advisory for the prevention of dengue fever

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ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an health advisory for the prevention and control of dengue in view of the recent rains in the country.

According to the NIH advisory, dengue cases are expected to increase in Punjab, Balochistan and the northern areas, the dengue virus spreads rapidly in hot and humid weather, which can make the situation even worse after the rains.

The company has directed the authorities and the public to take immediate steps to take precautionary measures and to prevent mosquitoes.

According to the National Institutes of Health, 28,427 dengue cases were reported in Pakistan in 2024, which is a significant increase over last year.

The NIH has warned that more cases may be revealed if precautions are not taken.

Early symptoms of dengue fever include high fever, severe headaches, joints and muscle aches, signs on the skin and pain behind the eyes.

NIH has advised the public to use only paracetamol in case of fever, while refusing to use the use of aspirin and NSAIDs as these medicines can increase the risk of bleeding.

To prevent dengue, NIH has advised the public to use mosquitoes, use lotions and sprays, wear arms covering clothes and do not allow water to stand in homes and streets.

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HMPV cases being circulated in Pakistan for two decades: NIH

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ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Health (NIH) on Saturday confirmed that human metapneumovirus (HMPV) that spread in China has already been present in Pakistan for 2 decades.

A notable increase in infections attributed to human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been observed in China, prompting the authorities to enhance their screening, detection, and isolation measures in response to unidentified pathogens.

The virus is spreading among children age 14 and younger, but it’s unclear how much risk it might pose to those who get sick.

According to  the National Institute of Health, the HMP virus that spread in China has been present in Pakistan for 2 decades. The statement said that HMPV was first diagnosed in Pakistan in 2001.

A total 21 cases of this virus were reported in Islamabad in 2015. NIH officials said that the World Health Organization has not currently issued an advisory regarding HMPV.

He said that the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) meeting on the situation of HMPV in China will be held on January 7.

He said that the cases of seasonal influenza, especially influenza A and B, are emerging in Pakistan.

On the other hand, medical experts also said that cases of HMPV are coming up often.

It should be noted that according to international media reports, this virus was first reported in 2000 and there has been no major change in the severity of the disease.

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NIH issues diphtheria health advisory

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ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) on Tuesday issued an advisory to control and prevent diphtheria.

Diphtheria is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by a toxin produced by Coryne bacterium diphtheria. The disease usually affects throat and sometime tonsils, as per the advisory.

“Considering the emerging situation of recent upsurge of diphtheria cases and associated mortality across various regions of the country and higher risk of transmissibility during the dry and cool season, it is of eminent importance that healthcare authorities should proactively implement prevention and control strategies in order to halt the ongoing transmission,” the advisory said.

“This national advisory aims to inform healthcare authorities on the implementation of data-driven, evidence-based targeted interventions to disrupt transmission.”

It recommended actions including improving vaccine coverage, enhancing surveillance for early detection, reporting and response, ensuring proper case management, and promoting public health education.

The advisory added that diphtheria usually affects the throat and sometimes tonsils and can involve mucous membrane and skin. It can be classified based on the sites; anterior nasal, pharyngeal and tonsillar, laryngeal, cutaneous, ocular and genital. These classifications are important for manifestation, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

“Diphtheria affects individuals of all ages, but unimmunised children under 5 years of age are most commonly affected. The case fatality rate varies from 5-17pc among the unvaccinated.

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NIH issues health advisory about Chikungunya

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Chikungunya cases rate increase in Karachi

ISLAMABAD:  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory regarding the prevention of Chikungunya virus infection.

To prevent the spread of chikungunya, the National Institute of Health has issued instructions to the relevant health institutions for timely and appropriate measures.

Coordinator To Prime Minister On National Health service Doctor Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bherth said that Chikungunya is a viral disease and it is transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquito.

He said that chikungunya is a similar disease to dengue, most cases are reported from Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

According to Dr Mukhtar, Chikungunya cases are being reported from different parts of Pakistan except Karachi, it is important to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

Health experts said symptoms of this disease appear within 3 to 7 days after a mosquito bite. These symptoms are similar to other mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever.

Fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, itching and swelling around the joints are the most common symptoms of chikungunya. But measles like rash, vomiting and nausea are also its symptoms which are experienced by few people.

In fact, chikungunya can only be diagnosed with blood tests due to symptoms similar to dengue or other diseases. Since dengue fever is a fatal disease with a 50% chance of death if left untreated, it is important to get a blood test for fever during the season when the number of mosquitoes is high.

The death rate from this virus is only 0.1% but the symptoms can be very painful. Most of the patients recover from the fever within a week, but the pain in the joints may persist for several months or even a year.

There is no specific medicine to treat chikungunya, so doctors recommend rest and drinking plenty of water. However, doctors can prescribe different medicines to reduce fever and joint pain.

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First polio case reported in Islamabad after 16 years

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Pakistan reaches 40 Polio cases in 2024

KARACHI: Another case of polio has been reported in Pakistan this year, after which the number of polio cases this year has increased to 17.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), polio virus has been confirmed in a child from Islamabad’s Union Council 4, after which a polio case has reported after about 16 years in federal capital.

According to the NIH the presence of polio virus has been found in the June environmental samples of the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

On the other hand, Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication Ayesha Raza Farooq said that unfortunately another Pakistani child has been affected by polio. She said the government has made a comprehensive road map to stop the spread of polio.

Regarding polio cases in the country, Coordinator National Emergency Operations Center Anwar ul Haque said that we are intensifying efforts to deliver polio vaccine to every child.

From September 9-13, the Polio Programme will launch a large-scale vaccination campaign across 115 districts to vaccinate 33 million children under the age of five.

Vaccinators will go door-to-door to deliver the oral polio vaccine (OPV), to reach children in hard-to-reach and underserved areas.

On the other hand, Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) is deeply shocked about the recent surge in polio cases reported in Pakistan, particularly in the capital city of Islamabad. As the leading voice of healthcare professionals in the country, PMA is alarmed by the re-emergence of this preventable disease and its impact on the health and well-being of our children.

Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shoro, Secretary General of PMA, has emphasized the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts and public awareness campaigns to address the growing threat of polio in Pakistan.

Dr. Shoro stated, “The recent polio cases in Islamabad are explicit reminder of the importance of vaccination and the need for a coordinated response to protect our children from this debilitating disease.”

PMA calls on the government, healthcare providers, and the public to prioritize polio eradication efforts and ensure that every child receives the necessary vaccinations to prevent the spread of the virus. Vaccination campaigns must be intensified, and community engagement initiatives must be strengthened to reach every child, especially in high-risk areas.

Dr. Shoro reiterated PMA’s commitment to supporting polio eradication efforts and working collaboratively with government agencies, international partners, and the community to achieve a polio-free Pakistan.

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Sindh CM directs authorities to ensure availability of insulin, ARV

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KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar has said that there is no shortage of Insulin (Anti Diabetic), Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) and Anti-Hypertensive Drugs in the province and directed the health department to ensure their availability in every government hospital for the concerned patient.

“I will not tolerate if any patient suffered due to artificial shortage or black marketing of the medicines,” he told the health department.

The Chief Minister had received a complaint that there was an acute shortage of Insulin, ARV and antihypertensive drugs in the government hospitals and even in the market.

The CM in the light of the complaint got a detailed report about the available stock of the medicines in the government hospital and in the market.

The health dept told the CM that 2,955 vials, 84252 vials of Insulin and 2003,967 packs of anti-hypertensive were available in the government hospitals stocks and government hospitals.

The report regarding the availability of the said medicines in the open market said that

187,138 packs of anti-hypertensive drugs, 20,700 vials of Anti-Rabies Vaccine and 23,486 vials /pens of Insulin (Anti-Diabetics) were available in the open market.

The report said that two companies, M/s. Getz Pharma and M/s. Elli Lilly Pakistan were producing Insulin. One of the companies, M/s. Getz Pharma informed the health department that they were producing Insulin in sufficient numbers keeping in view the market demand.

The CM took up the matter with DRAP authorities and urged them to ensure timely approval of import letters so that patients may not suffer.

The report said that as far as the anti-rabies Vaccine (ARV) was concerned, it was an imported item, besides, the National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad was the only institute throughout Pakistan which was producing ARV.

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NIH prepares emergency guideline for influenza virus

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  • NIH sounded health alarm about seasonal influenza.
  • NIH has prepared emergency guidelines for influenza.
  • The emergency guidelines will be sent to all provinces.

ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health(NIH) has prepared an emergency guideline on the influenza virus.

The NIH has sounded a health alarm about seasonal influenza. The Ministry of Health has said that the NIH has prepared emergency guidelines for influenza, and the emergency guidelines will be sent to the federation and provinces.

In the letter, while directing the provincial health department to take preventive measures to prevent influenza, it has been said that new types of flu virus are being reported in the world every year, influenza cases are reported in Pakistan during winter, from December to February. Flu cases increase as temperatures drop, and hospitalization rates increase as influenza cases increase.

The NIH said that the deaths of children and the elderly are reported from influenza, and influenza that starts with mild symptoms can become severe, children, the elderly, pregnant women, including diabetics, heart disease patients, and obese people are more susceptible to seasonal influenza.

It is said in the letter that diabetes, heart disease patients, and fat people are easy victims of influenza, children from 6 months to 6 years are easily affected by seasonal influenza and people suffering from respiratory and chronic diseases are likely to have complications from influenza.

The health department and organizations should take advanced measures to control influenza, if timely measures are not taken, influenza can become an epidemic situation.

Be careful in contact with cold, fever, and sick people, do not touch your hands, mouth, or eyes after meeting sick people, and wash your hands with soap after meeting sick people, nose when sick people cough, sneeze, Cover your mouth because careful intercourse can prevent the spread of influenza.

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Karachi reports Five suspected monkeypox cases

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The passengers came to Karachi from Muscat. They came by foreign flight. The health department shifted patients to the hospital.  Five passengers who arrived in Karachi from Muscat have been diagnosed with monkeypox, after which five suspected cases of monkeypox have come to light. According to details, monkeypx was diagnosed among five passengers who arrived … Read more

Poliovirus detects in Lahore’s sewage sample

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  • This is third positive sample from Lahore this year.
  • Virus is genetically linked to virus detected in Kandhar.
  • Nadeem Jan said dituation of polio is being closely monitored.

LAHORE: The wild poliovirus has been detected in the sewage system in Lahore and number of positive environmental samples in Pakistan has now increased to 17.

This is the third positive sample from District Lahore this year.

The Pakistan Polio Laboratory at the National Institute of Health (NIH), that is also the WHO Regional Reference Laboratory, said the virus is genetically linked to a virus detected in Kandhar, Afghanistan in May.

Caretaker Federal Minister of Health Nadeem Jan the virus is linked to the virus found in the city of Kandahar, Afghanistan.

The Federal Minister of Health said that the frequent finding of the virus in environmental samples is alarming, therefore, the situation of polio is being closely monitored and in this regard. He said the top expert of the polio program has been appointed in Bannu.

He said that all the necessary measures are being taken on an emergency basis. He said this is the third positive environmental sample from Lahore this year after which the number of positive environmental samples in Pakistan has now increased to 17.

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Pakistan witnesses upsurge with 150 covid-19 fresh cases

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Pakistan covid-19 upsurge

Pakistan witnesses upsurge with 150 covid-19 cases Positivity jumps to 3.58% One death reported while 22 patients are critical ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been witnessing a continuous upsurge in the covid-19 cases over the past few days and today the active case count stands at 150. The virus has been confirmed in 150 patients after the … Read more

Covid-19 in Pakistan soars with above 2% positivity rate

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Covid-19 Pakistan

Covid cases on rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh 113 active cases in KP NCOC recommends citizens to wear masks regularly Covid-19 positivity ratio in Pakistan is continuing to rise on daily basis, with at least 103 new Covid-19 cases were reported within the country in past 24 hours, the National Institute of Health (NIH) reported. … Read more

171 new covid-19 cases reported, positivity jumps to 2.70%

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Covid-19 cases once again on a rise in Pakistan 171 new covid-19 cases reported in last 24 hours Positivity ratio rose to 2.70% ISLAMABAD: Covid-19 cases have been once again soaring across Pakistan as the National Institute of Health (NIH) has reported 171 confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. The stats shared by the … Read more

Covid-19: 23 new cases emerge, no death reported

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23 new covid-19 cases emerged across Pakistan No death has been reported in last 24 hours Positivity ratio stands at 0.53% ISLAMABAD: During the last 24 hours, 23 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the country but no death has occurred. As per details shared by the National Institute of Health (NIH), 4,327 … Read more

Covid-19: 17 new cases emerge, no death reported

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17 new covid-19 cases emerged in Pakistan No death has been reported in last 24 hours Positivity ratio stands at 0.47% ISLAMABAD: In the last 24 hours, 17 new covid-19 cases have been reported across the country while no patient died of the disease. As per the National Institute of Health (NIH), 3,605 tests were … Read more

Covid-19 Pakistan: Last 24 hours saw 17 new infections, 1 death

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NIH reported Monday 17 new covid infections One death was also reported in the last 24 hours The positivity ratio turned 0.50% ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) reported Monday 17 new covid infections and one death in the last 24 hours. The details shared by the institute revealed that 17 new covid cases … Read more

NDMA directs for Anti-COVID National Preparedness Audit

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NDMA has directed for Anti-COVID National Preparedness Audit NDMA expressed confidence in current national preparedness It directed NIH to review the stocks of COVID vaccines  ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has decided to formulate the Anti-Covid National Preparedness Audit 2022-23 amid concerns of a wave of coronavirus in the country. NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General … Read more

COVID-19 updates: 1 died and 661 new cases reported in 24 hours

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  • In the last 24 hours, a person died from COVID-19 and more than 600 new cases were reported throughout the country
  • 20,800 tests of COVID-19 were conducted in the country, out of which 661 people were reported to have mild or severe coronavirus symptoms
  • NIH has also requested the mourners in the month of Muharram to wear masks, adhere to social distancing, and get vaccinated for Majalis and Processions.
  •  The Health Minister of Sindh told BOL News that the COVID-19 ratio is highest in Karachi
  • The booster dose campaign will be started in educational institutions in August

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ISLAMABAD: In the last 24 hours, a person died from COVID-19 and more than 600 new cases were reported throughout the country, BOL News reported on Sunday.

According to the BOL News report, 20,800 tests of COVID-19 were conducted in the country, out of which 661 people were reported to have mild or severe coronavirus symptoms. As per the report issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the ratio of positive cases of COVID-19 has increased to 3.29 percent. 171 people suffering from the coronavirus are in serious condition.

NIH has also requested the mourners in the month of Muharram to wear masks, adhere to social distancing, and get vaccinated for Majalis and Processions.

The Government of Pakistan (GOP) has increased the testing of COVID after the surge in cases in the last three months. Azra Peoucho, Health Minister of Sindh, told BOL News that the COVID-19 ratio is highest in Karachi. “In view of the possible sixth wave of Corona, the Sindh Health Department has issued orders to administer booster doses to people suffering from other diseases above 60 years of age,” she added.

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NIH issues Congo virus advisory ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

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CCHF is a widespread disease caused by a tick-borne virus.

ISLAMABAD: Health experts have issued an advisory for prevention and protection from the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), known as Congo Virus, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, has prepared a special advisory to provide information to health professionals and general public. The possibility of the infection’s spread increases during Eid-ul-Azha due … Read more

79 confirmed Omicron cases detected so far in Pakistan, says NIH

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The National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed a total of 79 cases of Omicron across the country, claiming that it has also isolated the patients and initiated contact tracing to control the spread of the variant. Read more: NIH confirms Pakistan’s first Omicron case after analysing samples An NIH statement issued by the institute … Read more

COVID-19 Origins Probe Should Shift to the US: Says A Chinese Disease Expert

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COVID-19 Origins Probe Should Shift to the US: Says A Chinese Disease Expert

COVID-19 started back in December 2019 in China. A senior Chinese expert says that the United States should be the priority in the next phase of investigation as some traces of the virus could have been present as early as December 2019. According to the study conducted by the US National Institutes for Health (NIH), … Read more

COVID-19 vaccine’s phase-III trial begins in Pakistan

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After the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) approved the process on Monday, Pakistan has started the Phase-III of the clinical trial of coronavirus vaccine. National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad spokesman said, “This is the first time that the country is going through the phase-III clinical trial of any COVID-19 vaccine.” He further added … Read more

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