Affected individuals shifted to Gambat hospital for medical treatment Twelve family members lost consciousness after allegedly consuming stale food, police claimed on Sunday. The affected individuals were shifted to Gambat hospital for medical treatment. According to police, the condition of nine persons, including three children and a woman, was reported as critical. Initial investigations suggested…
Families allege hospital negligence led to tragic deaths The Sahiwal Commissioner on Monday ordered an inquiry into the deaths of at least 20 children at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Pakpattan. A new inquiry committee comprising technical staff from Sahiwal Teaching Hospital has been constituted to probe the tragic incident. The committee has been…
Calls social disconnection a ‘public health challenge of our time’ Stay Connected, Stay Informed – Follow SamaaTV on Whatsapp for Real-time Updates! The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning over the global toll of loneliness, estimating that the condition contributes to more than 800,000 deaths worldwide each year. In a new report,…
Third phase of the big catch-up round drive Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday inaugurated the third phase of the big catch-up round campaign at the Basic Health Unit (BHU) Golra Sharif. The immunisation drive aims to reach children who missed routine vaccinations and protect them against 12 life-threatening vaccine-preventable diseases. Speaking…
ISLAMABAD: In Islamabad, the concentration of pollen has significantly grown, endangering allergy sufferers’ health. According to information made public by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday, the federal capital’s total pollen concentration has risen to an exceptionally high level of 48,351. Because of seasonal variations, the concentration of pollen is expected to rise even…
Whether you had breakfast this morning or not, your pancreas is working quietly behind the scenes. This vital organ produces the enzymes that help digest your food and the hormones that regulate your metabolism. But when something goes wrong with your pancreas, the consequences can be devastating. Pancreatic cancer has earned the grim nickname “the…
Lead researchers note while test is not meant to replace comprehensive health screenings A new study suggests that a simple and easy-to-perform test, requiring no special equipment, may help estimate a person’s life expectancy. Researchers from the Exercise Medicine Clinic in Rio de Janeiro have found that a sit-to-stand or stand-to-sit test can serve as…
Experts are now increasingly calling gardening more than just a hobby In a fast-paced world filled with screen time and stress, a simple act like planting a flower or growing a tomato could be the mental and physical detox you never knew you needed. Experts are now increasingly calling gardening more than just a hobby…
In our modern world, we are surrounded by numerous sources of fear and stress. All kinds of worries can keep us awake and cause depression. Did you know that exercise is a natural way of managing stress? You can use exercise effectively to reduce stress, sleep better, and improve your cognitive skills. We’ll tell you…
High blood pressure cannot only be treated with medication. Sports can also lower the values. Even the change from the lack of movement to light sporting activity offers a benefit for your health. Sport trains the heart and improves the absorption of oxygen. It is best to challenge your heart every day. Even if it’s…
