KARACHI (NPTV/ILO): International Labour Organization (ILO), began to observe World Day for Safety & Health at Work from 2003 in order to stress the prevention of accidents and diseases, capitalizing on the ILO’s traditional strengths of tripartism and social dialogue. It is pertinent to mention here that 28th of April is also the International Commemoration […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Ever since the UNGA designated 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the UN has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others. Secretary-General’s message for Word Autism Awareness […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UN): ‘Together Against Loneliness’ is the theme of 2026 World Down Syndrome Day, that is annually observed all over the globe on 21st of March. The theme focuses on raising awareness of how loneliness disproportionately affects people with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, as well as their families. It attempts to stress on […]
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MANHATTAN: World Health Organisation (WHO), while regretting the withdrawal of USA, has acknowledged that American contribution significantly helped in eradication of smallpox, progress against Polio, HIV, Ebola, Influenza, TB, Malaria, tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance and food safety etc. “As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UN): It is crucial to produce essential information in Braille (named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) and audible formats for those millions of individuals who can’t see. Since 2019 World Braille Day, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/WHO): World Aids Day was observed all over the globe on Monday (1st of December, 2025). WHO joined partners and communities around the globe to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”.There are an estimated 40.8 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) around the world, 610 000 […]
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WASHINGTON: American pharmaceutical firm Grail has developed the pioneering Galleri Test that could speedup diagnosis for over fifty types of cancer. The Galleri Test is currently being trialled in the NHS. According to details, following trials it transpired that Galleri Test could identify some 50 types of cancers facilitating early detection and timely cure. Newspakistan.tv
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KARACHI: US Consul General Charles Goodman presided over the launch of a new therapy, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), developed by US company Boston Scientific. ESG will be available in Pakistan exclusively at the Sindh Institute of Advanced Gastroenterology (SIAG) in Karachi. The 1st Sept launch highlighted the benefits this minimally invasive procedure will bring to […]
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NOSHKI (BALOCHISTAN): Unidentified gunmen killed a Police constable and injured another guarding a Polio team here Tuesday (27th May, 2025). Attacks on Polio workers have claimed an enormous number of lives. For instance, on 16th Dec. unidentified gunmen opened fire at vaccination team in Tehsil Banda Daud Shah killing one cop and injuring a polio […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Ever since the UNGA designated 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the UN has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others. Neurodiversity and global sustainability efforts, showcasing […]
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