Covid: Italy set to drop mask obligation on public transport
Rome: Italy's obligation to wear masks on board public transport expires on Friday 30 September and - barring a last-minute...
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United States, Pakistan partner to launch paediatric vaccination campaign
Islamabad: The US government representatives and Government of Pakistan health officials on Monday visited a vaccination center in Islamabad to...
Pakistan to use Chinese and other Covid vaccines to vaccinate children
China Economic Net Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Institute of Health (NIH) will use Chinese and other Covid vaccines to vaccinate children...
Cabinet quashes health ministry’s summary on price hike of 10 medicines
Islamabad: The federal cabinet on Tuesday rejected the summary of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination proposing...
Italy police use Lamborghini to transport kidney
Milan: Italy's state police were tasked with a life-saving mission when two officers used a Lamborghini Huracán to transport a...
Lurking health crisis amid stagnant floodwater major challenge : Sherry Rehman
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday said almost half of the country was submerged under...
PM terms ‘polio-free Pakistan’ a national goal
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday terming ‘Polio-free Pakistan’ a national goal urged the citizens to cooperate with polio...
Protection Centers besides separate wards for transgenders at PIMS underway
Islamabad: Member National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR) Manzoor Mashi on Monday said the Commission was establishing Protection Centers for...
CM Sindh launches province wide anti-polio drive
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday launched a province-wide anti-polio campaign. He launched this campaign at...
Italy starts monkeypox vaccination campaign
Rome: Italy's vaccination campaign against monkeypox got underway on Monday with the first vaccines administered at Rome's Spallanzani hospital for...
US provides mobile lab to strengthen Pakistan’s COVID-19 testing capacity
Karachi: The United States Government on Thursday presented a mobile biosafety laboratory to Sindh Department of Health to strengthen capacity...
WHO declares rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency
United Nations: The World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN agency, has activated its highest alert level for the growing...
Italy: Venice asking tourists to drink from water fountains instead of single use plastic bottles
Venice: Venice has launched a campaign to encourage tourists to drink from water fountains instead of using plastic bottles. In...
Chinese booster shots available across Pakistan as Covid resurfaces
Islamabad: Booster shots of Chinese vaccines are available across Pakistan as Covid has once again surfaced in the country, the...
Italy: Dying man saved with new heart, hours after hospital wedding
Rome: An Italian man dying due to complications from a heart attack married his partner in the intensive care unit...
US donates four mobile laboratories to strengthen Pakistan’s covid-19 testing
Islamabad: The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), presented four mobile laboratories valued at $4.6 million...
Qadir inaugurates dispensary at Kohsar Complex
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel on Tuesday inaugurated the dispensary at Kohsar Complex with having a facility...
China ready to assist Pakistan in diagnosis, treatment of hepatic cystic echinococcosis
Beijing: We are willing to assist Pakistan in diagnosis and treatment of hepatic cystic echinococcosis (HCE), said Peng Xinyu, a...
On int’l day, Pakistan reiterates resolve for creating a drug free society, world
Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday joined the international community to observe the “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”, reiterating...
Chinese doctors heroic saved life of a Pakistani boy
Beijing: “Thank you so much! Chinese doctors and nurses are so nice. Your efforts mean a lot to my family,”...
Bilawal Bhutto flies to Karachi to be with ailing grandmother
Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari left for Karachi Friday due to illness of...
Italy: Man undergoes first legally approved assisted suicide
Rome: A 44-year-old man who was paralyzed from the neck down was the first to be authorized for medically assisted...
Qadir stresses for enhancing int’l cooperation to strengthen health systems
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel on Tuesday said that there is a need for enhanced international cooperation...
Italy: Almost one in four smoke
Rome: The data from the Higher Institute of Health released their report for World No- Tobacco Day indicating almost one...
China helped Pakistan nearly defeat Covid: Health Minister
Islamabad: Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel – who has also been appointed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as head of...
PM briefed on administrative, financial matters of PKLI
Lahore: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday was given a detailed briefing about the financial and administrative affairs of Pakistan...
Pakistan to work with international community to fight COVID-19: Bilawal Bhutto
Islamabad: Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday reiterated that Pakistan will continue to work closely with international institutions...
Free medicine in all govt hospitals in Punjab: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif Monday gave a major order regarding health sector orders that in all the government...
Italy: Rome hospital develops new way to treat inoperable brain tumours in kids
Rome: Rome children's hospital Bambino Gesù has developed what could be a breakthrough in treating aggressive and currently inoperable brain...
China-Pakistan partnership contributing to public well-being of Pakistan: Chinese Embassy
Islamabad: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has said that the partnership of China and Pakistan was contributing to public well-being...
Japan-funded project for persons with disabilities inaugurated in Lahore
Lahore: A grassroots grant assistance project for construction of a special education self-support training center for persons with disabilities in...
Italy: Rome’s Gemelli rated best hospital again
Rome: Rome's Policlinico Gemelli has been confirmed as the best hospital in Italy for the second consecutive year in the...
Chinese support pledged to Altamash Healthcare System in Karachi
Karachi: Consul General of China in Karachi Li Bijian has assured Chinese government’s support for strengthening Altamash Healthcare System (AHS)....
Sino-Pak cooperation in healthcare deepening brotherhood
Beijing: China and Pakistan’s cooperation in healthcare and medicines will deepen the traditional friendship between the iron brothers. Consulate General...
2.5m children to be vaccinated during the Anti-Polio campaign in Balochistan
Quetta: A five-day Anti Polio campaign was inaugurated in Balochistan on Friday that will be commenced across the province from...
Italy: Health Undersecretary says “we hope to have stadiums 100% filled
Rome: The Undersecretary for Health in Italy, Andrea Costa, has said that he hopes stadiums will be open to 100%...
Italy sees drop in COVID-19 cases
Time: The positive rate for COVID-19 remains stable in Italy despite the sharp decline in cases for the third consecutive...
Pakistan committed to eradicate polio; Afghanistan requires int’l support to avert humanitarian crisis: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday expressing Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate polio said that Afghanistan being the primary source...
Govt’s policies ensured protection of economically weaker segments during COVID-19 pandemic: PM
Islamabad: As the cases of Omicron declining in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the government ensured...
Italy to lift outdoor mask mandate on February 11
Rome: The Italian government is to lift the outdoor face mask mandate on 11 February, the country's deputy health minister...
Italy: Omicron behind nearly all infections
Milan: The highly contagious Omicron coronavirus now accounts for nearly all new infections in Italy, the National Health Institute (ISS)...
Italy to ease travel rules for EU citizens from February 1
Rome: The Italian Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, has announced that starting from February 1, Italy will ease its COVID-19...
Pakistani authorities clear Chinese traditional herbal medicine to treat COVID-19
Karachi: Health authorities have announced the completion of a successful clinical trial of Chinese traditional herbal medicine for treating COVID-19....
Italy covid Green Pass protests return to Rome and Milan
Rome: Italy's 'No Green Pass' and 'No Vax' demonstrations returned to the streets of Rome, Milan and other Italian cities,...
Italy’s Sapienza University honours Anthony Fauci
Rome: Rome's La Sapienza University has awarded an honorary doctorate to Anthony Fauci, the US infectious diseases expert and covid...
NCOC directs for taking stringent measures to tackle Omicron cases
Islamabad: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) in its meeting here Saturday, discussed the epidemic curve chart data, disease...
Pakistan reports highest new coronavirus cases in three months
Islamabad: The daily coronavirus toll in Pakistan continues to rise as the country reported the highest number of new coronavirus...
Asad Umar advises people to remain cautious in order to curtail virus spread
Islamabad: National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Monday organized appreciation certificates and shields distribution ceremony in the honour of...
Italy to receive 40,000 Merck antiviral drug doses next week
Milan: Italy will receive around 40,000 doses of Merck & Co's (MRK.N) COVID-19 antiviral drug next week, which will add...
Chinese Nanjing University’s Pakistani alumni among World’s Top 2 percent leading global scientists
Peshawar: Professor Ghulam Hussain, alumni of Chinese Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Technology has been included in the World’s...
Pak-China friendshilp hospital Gwadar to complete in Dec 2022
Islamabad: Under the game changer China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project, the Chinese government is financing the Pak-China Friendship Hospital...
Italy readies new support measures for COVID-hit firms
Rome: The Italian government is preparing new support measures to be approved next week to help companies whose business is...
Italy starts mandatory jabs for over 50s
Rome: Italians older than 50 are now obliged to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to a new law which...
Italy: UK woman drives nine-year-old daughter to Milan for covid vaccine
Milan: A British mother has driven her nine-year-old daughter from the UK to Italy to have her vaccinated against covid-19....
China played crucial role in Pakistan’s fight against covid in 2021:Planning Minister
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani federal minister for planning and development Asad Umar has said that China had played a crucial...
Italy: Rome and Milan to become yellow zones amid covid surge
Rome: The Italian regions of Lazio (Rome), Lombardia (Milan), Piemonte (Turin) and Sicily will be classified as low-moderate risk yellow...
Italy to ease covid quarantine rules and tighten Super Green Pass
Rome: The Italian government has announced that it is to tighten its Super Green Pass rules and ease existing quarantine...
WHO warns of ‘very high’ Omicron risk as Covid surges worldwide
Geneva: Omicron still poses "very high" risk and could overwhelm healthcare systems, the WHO warned on Wednesday, as the highly...
Denmark donateS over 484,000 COVID-19 Moderna vaccine doses to Pakistan
Islamabad: Denmark on Tuesday donated over 484,000 COVID-19 Moderna vaccine doses to Pakistan. The vaccines donated by the Denmark Embassy...
Italy to review covid quarantine rules amid Omicron surge
Rome: Italy's seven-day quarantine for fully vaccinated people who come into contact with a covid-positive person could be reduced, the...
Italy clamps down on New Year celebrations
Rome: New Year's Eve in Italy will be a muted affair, for the second year in a row, due to...
Pakistan-China co-produced Covid vaccine gets great response
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan-manufactured Covid vaccines, produced with the Chinese help are getting a great response at the vaccination centres,...
Italy: Is Covid-19 threatening Christmas traditions?
Mark Camenzuli Christmas as we know it has deep roots in Italy and, to this day, is celebrated similarly to...
US puts another 5 million vaccines under Pakistan’s Christmas tree
Islamabad: The United States asked Santa to bring an additional 5 million doses of the life-saving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines through...
Pakistan committed to counter virus of disinformation through int’l cooperation: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday said that as a victim of falsehood and propaganda, it remains committed to countering the virus...
China-funded ‘Silk Road Clinical Research Center’ inaugurated at UHS
Gwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan Punjab Provincial Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid here inaugurated the ‘Silk Road Clinical Research Center’ at...
US COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pakistan excees 32 million
Islamabad: To continue our shared efforts to combat COVID-19, the United States has shipped five million more doses of Pfizer...
Italy debates new covid restrictions at Christmas
Rome: Italian premier Mario Draghi confirmed on Wednesday that the government would evaluate imposing additional covid restrictions at a meeting...
Italy virologists sing ‘Yes Vax’ to tune of Jingle Bells
Rome: Three so-called celebrity virologists have raised eyebrows in Italy by singing a covid vaccine-inspired song called Sì, Sì vax...
Italy: Rome region orders masks to be worn outdoors amid covid surge
Rome: The governor of the central Lazio region around Rome, Nicola Zingaretti, has signed an order on Monday night making...
Italy set to tighten covid rules amid rise of Omicron
Rome: Italian premier Mario Draghi has convened a meeting with the government's covid 'control room', Palazzo Chigi announced, amid a...
Italy; Covid vaccines for UNDER-FIVES likely to be brought in by April
Rome: Italy is hoping to make Covid vaccines available to children aged under five next year, the country's health minister...
Pakistan receives fresh 15 million Chinese Covid-19 vaccines
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: State-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has transported fresh consignments of 15 million doses of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines...
Italy: PM says covid vaccine essential to face Omicron
Rome: Italian premier Mario Draghi has said that Italy is facing into Christmas "more prepared and safer" than last year,...
Italy: New travel rules require covid tests for EU arrivals
Rome: All travellers to Italy from European Union countries must undergo a covid test before departure - including those who...
Italy starts vaccinating kids against covid-19
Rome: Italy is to begin offering covid vaccines to children aged 5-11 from 16 December, with reservations already open in...
Japan announces new US$ 4.35 million grant to support Polio Programme in Pakistan
Islamabad: The Government of Japan announced a US$ 4.35 million grant to procure essential oral polio vaccines as part of...
Chairman PPP condemns terror attack on polio workers in KP
Islamabad: Chair Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari strongly condemned the terrorist attack on anti-polio team in Tank district of...
Italy: Health Minister to discuss plans for training Libyan doctors
Rome: Minister of Health Ali Al-Zanati has visited the Italian group of San Donato Hospitals in Milan, at the head...
Italy registers record 1.3 million Green Pass downloads in 24 hours.
Rome: The first fine in Rome for travelling on public transport without a Green Pass was handed to a commuter...
China sticks to strict anti-virus policy as Omicron rages on across world
China Economic Net Beijing: As the heavily mutated COVID-19 Omicron variant sounds a global alarm, China said it will stick...
Super Green Pass: Italy bars unvaccinated from cinemas and theatres
Rome: Italy will tighten its Green Pass restrictions with tough new rules against the unvaccinated coming into force from 6...
Italy police to check for covid Green Pass on public transport
Rome: Italian police and carabinieri, supported by municipal traffic police, are to carry out checks on commuters once Italy's new...
Rome orders masks outdoors ahead of Italy’s new covid rules
Rome: Rome is the latest Italian city to bring in the obligation to wear masks outdoors in a bid to...
NCOC stress provinces to achieve vaccination targets to control new variant
Islamabad: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) session held yesterday discussed the epidemic curve chart data, national vaccine strategy...
US embassy inaugurates maker lab at the national library of Pakistan
Islamabad: US Embassy Public Affairs Minister Counselor Ray Castillo and Joint Secretary Muhammad Mureed Rahimoon of the National Heritage and...
Italy: Company designs anti-omicron COVID-19 vaccine
Rome: An Italian medical company said it has designed a version of its COVID-eVax vaccine to combat the new omicron...
Italy: Milan to require masks outdoors as Italy ramps up Covid rules
Milan: Milan is to require masks outdoors in the city centre from Saturday 27 November in a bid to reduce...
Pakistan imposes travel ban from seven countries amid omicron variant
Islamabad: Head of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar Saturday announced to impose a travel ban on...
Italy: Cities impose new covid restrictions over Christmas season
Rome: Italian cities are bringing in restrictions in a bid to reduce the risk of covid infections among the crowds...
Italy to offer covid vaccine booster to over-18s from December 1
Rome: Italy is to offer the third covid vaccine dose, or booster shot, to everyone aged over 18 from December...
Italy debates Super Green Pass to ‘save’ Christmas
Rome: Italy has stepped up its covid vaccination campaign, bringing forward the start date of its administration of the third...
Italy: Sicily orders masks to be worn outdoors
Rome: People in Sicily are required to wear protective face masks in crowded outdoor areas following an order signed by...
US government contributes $7 million to address Covid-19 effects in Pakistan
Islamabad: - The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will contribute $7 million to...
Italy tightens covid Green Pass rules on public transport
Rome: The Italian government has updated the covid Green Pass rules for public transport, including taxis, in a new decree...
Covid-19 national positivity ratio drops below 1 percent: NCOC
Islamabad: The national tally of Covid-19 active cases on Saturday was recorded 23,090 with 231 more people tested positive for...
UNHCR hands over China-funded medical equipment to NICU of Pakistani hospital
Islamabad: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) with support from the Government of China has completed the transfer...
Italy offers covid-19 vaccine booster to over 40s
Rome: Italy is to offer a third dose of the covid-19 vaccine to the 40-59 age group from 1 December,...
Chinese enterprise gifts COVID-19 testing kits to Pakistan
Beijing: Chinese enterprise on Friday gifted a batch of 100,000 Covid-19 testing kits and sample releaser buffer to Pakistan to...
Italy: Where to find the best olive oil in Lazio
Rome: With the arrival of November, the olive growing areas of Lazio are in action and the mills are prepared...
