Stories by Faiza Ilyas

Measles claims lives of 71 children across country in four months

National immunisation week begins amidst challenges. Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:45am

Sindh records year’s first death from Congo fever

The virus is primarily transmitted to people from ticks and livestock animals. Updated 23 Apr, 2026 09:11am

Employees hit hard by financial crisis at KU

Sindh’s largest varsity facing deficit of Rs1.3bn; Kuts seeks bailout package to provide relief to teaching, non-teaching staff Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:13am

Call for enforcing infection control protocols amid HIV, mpox surge

Health experts say between 2010 and 2024, AIDS-related deaths in Pakistan increased 6.4-fold, rising from 2,200 to 14,000 annually. Updated 19 Apr, 2026 09:23am

Karachi records dramatic increase in paediatric HIV cases

159 patients admitted to three city hospitals this year. Updated 18 Apr, 2026 08:52am

Man bitten by his own dog month ago dies from rabies in Karachi

Nurse from Larkana bitten by suspected rabies patient reports at Indus Hospital. Updated 16 Apr, 2026 08:27am

Mpox cases rise to 25 as two more test positive in Sindh

Nine deaths reported so far in Sindh; health dept keeps mum on source of transmission, circumstances surrounding fatalities. Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:38am

CM rejects move to extend tenure of Karachi University vice chancellor

KARACHI: The Sindh chief minister has rejected a proposal to extend the tenure of the incumbent vice chancellor of... Published 14 Apr, 2026 08:18am

Study detects high prevalence of rabies virus in Karachi’s street dogs

Most cases linked to Korangi and Malir; study stresses immediate wound care and timely post-exposure treatment to prevent deaths. Updated 12 Apr, 2026 09:44am

Another mpox case of ‘local transmission’ appears in Karachi

First one was reported last month; A resident of East district dies from dengue, says health dept. Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:31am

Khairpur sees mpox outbreak as seven babies test positive

Health dept confirms four of seven children who died last month in Khairpur hospitals had mpox. Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:33am

Karachi, other Sindh cities set new weather records for April

City breaks 41-year-old rain record with 38.7mm downpour in 24 hours. Published 04 Apr, 2026 05:54am

Call to reduce food waste to help tackle country’s nutritional crisis

KARACHI: Highlighting Pakistan’s nutritional crisis on the International Day of Zero Waste on Monday, the Pakistan... Published 31 Mar, 2026 07:11am

Rabies claims another life in Karachi as calls for humane dog culling mount

42-year-old rickshaw driver was sole breadwinner and father of three; experts urge govt to relocate all dogs from streets to shelters. Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:25am

Simple antiseptic can reduce newborn infections, deaths, study finds

Experts say umbilical cord care is key part of newborn hygiene that helps prevent infections Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Pakistan Medical Association concerned over acute shortage of TB, cancer medicines

According to the PMA representative, many “disappeared” medicines following pharmaceutical deregulation in late 2024 have returned to production. Updated 27 Mar, 2026 09:28am

KU study finds tamarind is ‘key carbon sink’

Mature old-trees are powerhouses of carbon absorption and storage, says expert Published 26 Mar, 2026 07:14am

Civic bodies put on high alert to deal with thunderstorms

Rain likely in Karachi tomorrow; Met Office says standing crops in rural Sindh are at risk due to ‘unusual’ weather Published 25 Mar, 2026 06:55am

Over 654,000 migratory birds flock to Sindh in three months: survey

Extensive use of agricultural pesticides destroying birds’ habitats, warns wildlife official Updated 17 Mar, 2026 04:43pm

A common childbirth procedure threatens life in anaemic women, study shows

Episiotomy doubles the risk of severe bleeding, says research published in Lancet Global Health Updated 15 Mar, 2026 03:57pm