Climate Change Increases Pressure on Public Health

ISLAMABAD: Climate change is presenting growing challenges for public health systems worldwide, making reliable scientific information and effective public communication increasingly important.Extreme heat, changing rainfall patterns, floods and other weather-related hazards can affect human health in different ways. The scale of the impact varies according to local conditions, the vulnerability of communities and the capacity…

UN Warns of Rising Risk of Droughts and Floods

ISLAMABAD: The world’s water cycle is becoming less predictable, with some places facing water shortages while others experience too much rain, the United Nations warned on Thursday. A strong El Niño could make these problems worse. The UN’s World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said 2025 was among the driest years for rivers in more than 30…

PHP Promotes Women’s Nutrition and Mental Health

LAHORE: Pakistan Health Parliament Launches Initiative Linking Women’s Nutrition and Mental Health. In a significant step towards enhancing women’s well-being, the Pakistan Health Parliament organized a seminar titled “Welcome to Nourishing Mind” at Lahore Press Club. Renowned health coach and nutritionist Zaineb Danish emphasized the vital connection between healthy eating and maintaining a healthy mind…

Improving dairy practices and supply chains could boost Pakistan’s dairy industry and export potential.

By Mateen Saeed Pakistan is the 4th largest milk producer but still relies heavily on imports — modernizing dairy practices could unlock its export potential! Despite being 4th top milk producer in world with massive livestock population, Pakistan imports around 50,000 tons of dairy products annually, which includes cheese, whey, and milk powder. Imports meet about…