Author: Hira Siddiqui

The Nipah virus has again come under global focus after fresh infections and deaths were reported in India, prompting health authorities to closely monitor the situation. Officials say Nipah is not as contagious as COVID, but its danger lies elsewhere. The virus has one of the highest fatality rates recorded among known infectious diseases. Health experts explain that Nipah is an RNA virus from the Paramyxoviridae family and belongs to the Henipavirus group. The same group includes the Hendra virus. COVID, on the other hand, is caused by a coronavirus and mainly targets the respiratory system. Doctors say Nipah infection…

Haleon Pakistan has approved a £3.58 million plan to improve the packaging line for Panadol Liquid. The move comes as demand for over-the-counter health products keeps rising in Pakistan. According to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company said the money will be used to buy new packaging machines and improve the current setup. It also wants to tighten quality checks so the product stays consistent. The board cleared the investment as part of the company’s longer-term growth plan. Haleon Pakistan said the upgrade will help it keep up with demand and cut down delays in production.…

Researchers from China and the United States have identified a specific group of tumor cells that play a central role in the growth and spread of lung cancer. According to Xinhua News, the findings were published this week in the journal Nature. The study was led by teams from Huazhong Agricultural University in China and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The researchers tracked tumor cells in mouse models using a genetic system that allowed real-time monitoring and selective removal of cells. This helped them identify a group known as high plasticity cell state, or HPCS. These cells…

LAHORE: On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Safe City has launched a special counselling service for people struggling with mental stress. The service is available through Punjab Emergency Helpline 15. Callers need to dial 15 and press 7 to get connected. Officials said people feeling stressed, hopeless, or having suicidal thoughts can immediately speak with trained psychologists. Counselling is provided through conference calls so help reaches out without delay. A Safe City spokesperson said timely counselling is playing a key role in saving lives. During 2025, the helpline received 2,327 calls related to mental health concerns. Out…