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Pakistan’s economic crisis puts healthcare costs out of reach

(3 days ago) WEBPakistan’s downward economic spiral is sparking a public health crisis. Rising inflation has driven the price of treatment to unaffordable levels, forcing many …

https://www.ft.com/content/d1fa8bb9-ff22-446e-af24-83a0b6a306e7

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Pakistan crisis - World Health Organization (WHO)

(8 days ago) WEBThis content was last updated on 5 October 2022. WHO is responding as Pakistan is affected by massive monsoon rainfall and unprecedented levels of flooding and landslides. Damage to health …

https://www.who.int/emergencies/situations/pakistan-crisis

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The state of health in Pakistan and its provinces and …

(3 days ago) WEBOur study shows that progress has been made on reducing Pakistan's disease burden since 1990, but geographical, age, and sex disparities persist. Equitable investment in the health system, as well as the …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(22)00497-1/fulltext

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Pakistan floods: A health crisis of epic proportions

(4 days ago) WEBPakistan floods: A health crisis of epic proportions. With 33 million people affected by the flooding, there are increased risks of waterborne diseases and disrupted access to healthcare.

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2022/9/13/pakistan-floods-health-crisis-of-epic-proportions

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Economic instability and minority health in Pakistan - The …

(3 days ago) WEBThe twin crises of economic instability and political upheaval in Pakistan have put the health-care system of the country in jeopardy. Immediately after a poor recovery from …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)01285-0/fulltext

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“A Nightmare for Everyone”: The Health Crisis in …

(8 days ago) WEBThe 55-page report, “A Nightmare for Everyone: The Health Care Crisis in Pakistan’s Prisons,” documents widespread deficiencies in prison health care in Pakistan and the consequences for a

https://www.hrw.org/report/2023/03/29/nightmare-everyone/health-crisis-pakistans-prisons

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Public health risks increasing in flood-affected Pakistan, …

(4 days ago) WEBPublic health risks are increasing, driven by damaged infrastructure, stagnant water and inadequate sanitation facilities, the UN health agency said. Dr. Richard Brennan, WHO Regional Emergency …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/11/1130082

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Pakistan's economic and health crisis: calls for urgent action

(3 days ago) WEBThe economic and health crises in Pakistan demand urgent and comprehensive government action that addresses the root causes of the crises. To …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00566-4/fulltext

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Pakistan's health crisis: Inside and outside the flood zone

(1 days ago) WEBClosing the gap is an uphill battle due to many factors, including the lack of adequate health care. Although a top priority in Pakistan is universal health coverage, its Healthcare Access and

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-01-pakistan-health-crisis-zone.html

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Pakistan’s drive to restore essential health services during …

(1 days ago) WEBAs COVID-19 continues to challenge Pakistan’s health system, reinstating essential health services such as immunization and life-saving maternal care remains one of its most urgent needs. The …

https://extranet.who.int/uhcpartnership/story/pakistans-drive-restore-essential-health-services-during-covid-19

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Impact in 2022 - Pakistan - World Health Organization (WHO)

(3 days ago) WEBThe devastating floods in Pakistan and their aftermath severely disrupted the delivery of health services, with 10% of the country’s health facilities either damaged or destroyed …

https://www.who.int/emergencies/funding/health-emergency-appeals/2022/impact-in-2022/pakistan

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COVID-19 and its Challenges for the Healthcare System in Pakistan

(3 days ago) WEBLack of Medical Facilities. As a middle-income country, with a weak healthcare infrastructure and a population of around 197 million (Hayat et al. 2020 ), …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7424236/

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COVID-19 in Pakistan: WHO fighting tirelessly against the odds

(4 days ago) WEBWhen asked about Pakistan’s biggest gaps, Dr Mahipala says that in the beginning of the crisis Pakistan could only test about 200 people per day. But WHO …

https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/covid-19-in-pakistan-who-fighting-tirelessly-against-the-odds

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Pakistan: Prisoners Deprived of Adequate Health Care

(4 days ago) WEBThe 55-page report, “A Nightmare for Everyone: The Health Care Crisis in Pakistan’s Prisons,” documents widespread deficiencies in prison health care in …

https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/03/29/pakistan-prisoners-deprived-adequate-health-care

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The floods of 2022: Economic and health crisis hits Pakistan

(3 days ago) WEBAbstract. Pakistan is currently going through the worst-ever recorded flood crisis. The 2022 floods have created unprecedented destruction, especially in the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9758281/

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Pakistan’s Healthcare System: A Review of Major Challenges and …

(4 days ago) WEBAs Pakistan is a developing country, its healthcare system must make many improvements to meet the needs of its population. The challenges faced by Pakistan's …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10548490/

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Universal health coverage in Pakistan: is the health system geared …

(4 days ago) WEBHope, Pakistan will soon come out of this pandemic crisis, safeguarding its poor segments of the population by expanding its safety net for health, and thus …

https://globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12992-023-00904-1

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Pakistan - Health sector report - The World Bank

(8 days ago) WEBWith 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working …

https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/964031468087833171/pakistan-health-sector-report

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Challenges to improving health care in Pakistan - ReliefWeb

(9 days ago) WEBThe report calls child survival “the most devastating and large-scale public health and humanitarian crisis Pakistan faces”. An estimated 423,000 children under …

https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/challenges-improving-health-care-pakistan

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Healthcare in Pakistan: Navigating Challenges and Building a …

(4 days ago) WEBPakistan needs to construct and equip many more tertiary care and teaching centers. Currently, healthcare expenditure accounts for a mere 0.4% of Pakistan’s …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10332330/

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Pakistan's economic and health crisis: calls for urgent action

(5 days ago) WEBcountry’s beleaguered health-care system, which has been gravely . 1 UN News. Yemen’s health system another victim of the conflict—UN health agency. Feb 23, 2017.

https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140-6736(23)00566-4.pdf

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USAID/PAKISTAN HEALTH FACT SHEET

(Just Now) WEBSince 2010, USAID has partnered with the Government of Pakistan’s national and provincial health authorities for improved health of the people of Pakistan. Together, we …

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/2023-%20USAID%20Health%20Sector%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

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15 Major Health Care Problems in Pakistan and Their Solutions

(6 days ago) WEB5 – Ischemic Heart Disease. Ischemic heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Pakistan. Pollution, bad diet, contaminated water, and smoking are …

https://www.marham.pk/healthblog/health-care-problems-in-pakistan/

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Protesters in Pakistan-held Kashmir end rallies that killed 4 after

(Just Now) WEBThe economic crisis in the Pakistan-held Kashmir reflects the broader troubles in the country. Pakistan’s monthly inflation rate hit 40% last year, and remains at 17%. …

https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-kashmir-protest-ends-price-hike-7ebbe743ca25de69c6fd48975f16e196

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Economic crises and cancer care in Pakistan—timely - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WEBCancer treatment is often ignored during economic crises; Sri Lankans are still striving to stabilise their health-care system.1 Currently, the health systems in low …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)01380-6/fulltext

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