Tag: tuberculosis
X-ray technician punches minor TB patient to death
BAHAWALPUR: A nine-year-old girl suffering from tuberculosis in Bahawalpur died after an X-ray technician at a private hospital reportedly 'punched' her.
In his initial statement...
World Tuberculosis day observed in Pakistan
KARACHI: Like other parts of the world, the World TB (Tuberculosis) Day was also observed in Pakistan on Saturday, 24 March 2018 to raise public...
Bed shortage crisis at Gulab Devi Hospital adds to patients’ ordeal
LAHORE: The Gulab Devi Hospital, that once had a total capacity of accommodating 1500 beds, has now been limited by the management to 650 beds...
Could giant rats be the solution to tuberculosis in major cities?
LONDON: Giant rats are probably not the first thing that comes to mind to tackle tuberculosis but scientists hope their sniffing skills will speed...
Punjab govt declares TB as notifiable disease
Punjab Primary and Secondary Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir said that elimination of tuberculosis from Pakistan and Punjab is the firm commitment of Punjab...
