Tag: Community Health
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Public Health Alert: Karachi Faces 29,000 Dog Bite Cases and 19 Rabies Deaths in 2025
Overview: A Growing Public Health Challenge in Karachi Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is confronting a sharp rise in dog bite incidents and rabies-related deaths in 2025. Public health officials reported that roughly 29,000 dog bite cases have been documented so far this year, with 19 people losing their lives to rabies. The numbers highlight a…
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Sibu Hosts Anti-Rabies Drive: Over 70 Pets Vaccinated in Community Carpark
Community-led Effort Tackles Rabies in Sibu In a focused push to curb the rabies outbreak, a local anti-rabies drive was held in a busy carpark in Sibu. The event drew a steady stream of pet owners who arrived with dogs and cats eager to protect their companions. More than 70 pets were vaccinated during the…
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Measles Cases Are Rising: A West Texas Doctor Speaks Out
Measles Returns to West Texas: A Quiet Crisis Emerges When schools began shuttering their doors, Richard Eby, a family medicine physician based in Andrews, West Texas, knew something serious was unfolding. Measles, once contained through routine childhood vaccination, is reappearing in pockets across the country, and his small community has not been spared. The signs…
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Rural women-led community action key to tackling India’s metabolic diseases: Experts
Rural women at the forefront of India’s metabolic disease response Experts at a panel on public-private collaboration held at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad highlighted an often overlooked force in India’s battle against obesity and metabolic diseases: rural women-led community action. The discussion underscored how village-level networks, women’s self-help groups, and local institutions can drive prevention,…
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Meridian Medical Centre Hosts 9th Child Health Screening to Boost Community Wellness
A longstanding commitment to child health Meridian Medical Centre has once again turned its focus to the well-being of the area’s youngest residents by hosting its 9th annual child health screening. This event underscores the clinic’s enduring dedication to community health, a cornerstone of its service for more than three decades. The screening brings together…
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Rural Women Lead Community Action Against India’s Metabolic Diseases
Rural Women at the Forefront of India’s Metabolic Health Push India faces a growing burden of obesity and metabolic diseases, with rural communities often bearing the unseen brunt. A recent panel discussion at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad highlighted how rural women and local community institutions are becoming pivotal drivers in the country’s response to this…
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Meridian Medical Centre Holds 9th Child Health Screening
A Longstanding Commitment to Community Health Meridian Medical Centre marked a notable milestone as it held its 9th annual child health screening, continuing a three-decade tradition of prioritizing the wellness of the community’s youngest members. The event reflects the clinic’s enduring mission to provide accessible health services, early detection, and preventive care to children and…
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Rural Women Lead the Charge Against India’s Metabolic Diseases Through Community Action
Rural women emerge as pivotal drivers in India’s fight against metabolic diseases At a recent panel discussion on public private collaboration hosted by AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad, experts highlighted how rural women-led networks and grassroots community institutions are becoming essential components of India’s strategy to curb obesity and metabolic diseases. The session underscored the potential…
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Meridian Medical Centre Concludes 9th Child Health Screening Drive
Community Healthful Impact: Meridian Medical Centre’s 9th Child Health Screening The Meridian Medical Centre has completed its 9th annual child health screening, underscoring a long-standing commitment to the wellbeing of young people in the community. With more than three decades of service, the centre remains a cornerstone of preventive care, providing free or subsidized health…
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The Motorcyclist Fighting a Deadly Disease in the African Bush
From Survivor to frontline volunteer As a child, he faced one of the world’s most fearsome diseases and somehow survived. Today, that same resilience fuels his mission: to stop a little-known killer by reaching communities where medical help is scarce. Andrew Ochieng—like many who work on the edge of healthcare—has traded a quiet life for…