Nipah Virus (NiV) Introduction, Outbreaks and Infections
These days there are some emerging viral infections which are being discussed in the world around. Ebola outbreak has emerged in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Africa which is still not come to an end. Meanwhile a new viral outbreak has been reported from...
read moreWHO holds seminar on “Polio the End Game Strategy” at University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore
A seminar was conducted by World Health Organization (WHO) on Polio eradication, the Endgame Strategy in UHS Lahore. The theme of the seminar was "Polio the End Game Strategy" and was focused on polio eradication efforts by WHO in cooperation with National Emergency...
read moreAncient humans genome analysis confirms hepatitis B virus (HBV) disease
According to World Health Organization (WHO) there are an estimated 257 million people suffering from hepatitis B virus infection which attacks liver and result into hepatocellular carcinoma. The virus is transmitted via contact i.e. blood transfusion, mother to...
read morePakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) conducted two day conference on biotechnology in Lahore
Pakistan council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) conducted a two day conference on biotechnology. The subject of the conference was "Innovation and Commercialization in Biotechnology". The conference which was held at PCSIR auditorium in Lahore lasted...
read moreWorld Malaria Day “Ready to beat malaria” .
25 April 2018 is being celebrated worldwide to focus and enhance efforts to eliminate Malaria, a disease which can be fatal and which affects millions of people, claiming many lives annually all over the globe.This years theme for Malaria day is “Ready to beat...
read moreVirologists divulge RNA viruses previously unknown present in vertebrates
Virologists at Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Beijing has discovered RNA virus species that are or may belong to the family of today's most dangerous such as influenza, Ebola etc. The study was conducted by author Yong-Zhen Zhang and his team in...
read moreDiscovery of a new antibacterial from soil microorganisms which is effective against multidrug Resistant Gram-positive pathogens
Multidrug resistance bacteria are a serious problem worldwide and researchers are trying to find the solution to this problem. In a recent study they are successful in the discovery of a chemical from bacteria from soil which are effective against multidrug Resistant...
read moreThe theme for World Diabetes Day 2017 is Women and Diabetes
This year the theme of world diabetes day is women and diabetes.Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease in which pancreas does not produce insulin or insulin in the body does not work, it is associated with obesity, laziness, reduced physical activity and genetic...
read moreWorld Polio Day, did Pakistan achieved targets to eradicate poliomylitis?
Poliomyelitis is an infectious disease which causes paralysis especially in children. The disease spreads from a virus of the family of Enterovirus called poliovirus. Polio eradication program was started in 1988 by World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations...
read more24 October, World Polio Day
Today is a world Polio day, which is celebrated throughout the world on 24 October every year. World Polio Day was established by Rotary International on the occasion of the birth of Jonas Salk in 2002, pioneer of...
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