Tag: pneumonia
Pneumonia: a silent killer, not to be overlooked
By DR ASHRAF ALI KHAN
Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs. This usually requires treatment with antimicrobials. People with weakened local or systemic...
Vaping may increase risk of pneumonia
PARIS: Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria stick to cells lining the airways, likely boosting disease risk, researchers said Thursday.
A study published in the European...
Frequent deaths challenge KP’s claims of ‘upgrading health facilities’: report
PESHAWAR: At least three children passed away due to pneumonia in the provincial capital this week, challenging the provincial health ministry’s claims about upgrading the...
Experts call for involvement of parents in vaccination of kids against...
KARACHI: Pakistan Pediatrics Association (PPA-Sindh) President and National Institute of Child Health (NICH) Director Professor Jamal Raza has called for active involvement of parents...
Pneumonia, diarrhea major causes of child mortality in Punjab
Punjab Health Services Director General Dr. Mukhtar Hussain Syed chaired the Provincial Child Survival Group meeting on Wednesday to review the strategies to reduce...
