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Health

Scientists warn Russian 'vaccine' may be more dangerous than COVID-19
Health

2020-08-14

Scientists warn Russian 'vaccine' may be more dangerous than COVID-19

Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim to the much coveted vaccine has been met with deep scepticism, as it is clear the Russians abandoned safety protocols just to say they were first.

Pakistan re-opens following big drop in COVID-19 infections, deaths
Health

2020-08-10

Pakistan re-opens following big drop in COVID-19 infections, deaths

The country's current success in stemming the spread of COVID-19 comes despite the actions of Iran and China that have worsened the crisis.

Iran, China reap huge profits from counterfeit drug sales in Pakistan
Health

2020-08-06

Iran, China reap huge profits from counterfeit drug sales in Pakistan

The counterfeit drugs are posing an additional public health hazard while the country continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Surging number of COVID-19 deaths in Pakistan tied to faulty Chinese ventilators
Health

2020-07-15

Surging number of COVID-19 deaths in Pakistan tied to faulty Chinese ventilators

China is making huge profits selling substandard coronavirus equipment while doctors say Chinese ventilators are the cause of the growing number of Pakistani patients dying in hospitals.

Vaccination of children in tribal districts marches on despite pandemic
Health

2020-07-09

Vaccination of children in tribal districts marches on despite pandemic

A five-day anti-polio campaign in South Waziristan is set to begin July 20.

Faulty results from Chinese-made COVID-19 test kits causing havoc for patients, doctors
Health

2020-06-26

Faulty results from Chinese-made COVID-19 test kits causing havoc for patients, doctors

Over 500 patients have been given either false positives or false negatives from Chinese-made test kits in the past few weeks alone from just one laboratory in KP.

Chinese firm sold half-million 'fake' COVID-19 masks meant to protect doctors
Health

2020-06-08

Chinese firm sold half-million 'fake' COVID-19 masks meant to protect doctors

The company falsely claimed the masks met the N95 standard for medical personnel working with coronavirus patients, and also falsely claimed they were officially certified.

Rescue 1122 steps up to help COVID-19 patients
Health

2020-05-29

Rescue 1122 steps up to help COVID-19 patients

Citizens appreciate the efforts of the service in saving human lives from all kind of emergencies, including the coronavirus.

ISI uses militant-tracking technology to trace COVID-19 patients
Health

2020-05-28

ISI uses militant-tracking technology to trace COVID-19 patients

The country's top intelligence agency is helping control the spread by deploying secretive surveillance technology, including geo-fencing and phone-monitoring systems.

Hospitals shun Chinese-made PPE amid virus infections, deaths among staff
Health

2020-05-22

Hospitals shun Chinese-made PPE amid virus infections, deaths among staff

In one part of the country, 830 medical professionals have been infected by COVID-19. Officials say most of those infections are due to faulty equipment made in China.