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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
73 Palestinians killed while waiting for humanitarian aid across Gaza, health ministry says
At Gaza's Shifa hospital, ambulances arrived in waves, unloading the wounded and the dead. Others carried the injured in by hand. Bodies wrapped in shrouds lay on the ground as mourners gathered around them, wailing in grief.
Business Recorder
16-07-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
Shifa Int'l Hospital, FDI organize workshop
ISLAMABAD: Shifa International Hospital, in collaboration with the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (MoNHSR&C), hosted a Strategic Workshop on Cervical Cancer-Free Pakistan at its premises in Islamabad aimed to mobilize senior expertise of Shifa International Hospital for Pakistan's HPV vaccine campaign. By preventing HPV infections, the vaccine offers a powerful shield against cervical cancer, safeguarding women's health for the future. The workshop brought together over 100 healthcare professionals from gynaecology, paediatrics, internal medicine, infectious diseases, and research. Representatives from WHO, UNICEF, GAVI, the Gates Foundation, DHO Islamabad, and the EPI team also participated. Speaking as Chief Guest, Dr. Soofia Yunus, Director General FDI, stressed the importance of community ownership in immunization campaigns. She thanked Shifa's leadership Dr. Zeeshan Bin Ishtiaque (CEO), Dr. Aamer Nazir (Medical Director), Dr. Shazia Fakhar, Dr. Ejaz Khan, and Dr. Khadeeja Azhar for their collaboration, calling the public-private partnership a strong step toward national health goals. Dr. Zeeshan Bin Ishtiaque, CEO of Shifa International Hospital, reaffirmed the hospital's commitment to playing a leading role in cervical cancer prevention and public health advocacy. He also appreciated the efforts of Shifa Foundation for serving underprivileged communities across Pakistan. Dr. Shazia Fakhar, Consultant Gynaecologist at Shifa, and Dr. Ejaz Khan, Consultant in Infectious Diseases at Shifa, shared medical insights on the role of the HPV vaccine, emphasizing the collective responsibility to safeguard young girls from preventable diseases like cervical cancer. Dr. Xia Wei, WHO Team Lead, conveyed support from the WHO Country Office, committing continued technical assistance for HPV vaccine rollout. Dr. Yasmine Challoub, Senior Manager, Immunization, UNICEF Pakistan, reiterated UNICEF's mission to ensure equitable access to vaccines, terming HPV vaccination a right, not a privilege. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Observer
03-06-2025
- General
- Observer
139 organ donation operations performed since January 2023
By Noura al Abriyah MUSCAT: The National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) said that it had made several achievements during the period from January 2023 to May 2025, including a heart transplant from a brain-dead patient, 116 corneal transplants, 18 kidney transplants, four liver transplants and the diagnosis of 88 brain-dead cases. Eleven families gave consent to donate organs from their brain-dead members and 72 families promised to consider donating an organ after the death of a family member. The NOTP paid 800 visits to intensive care patients. Reports were received from intensive care units regarding 229 suspected brain-dead cases, the NOTP said. As part of its continued efforts, the NOTP held more than 100 events to raise community awareness of the importance of organ donation, and the number of registered users of the Shifaa app crossed 20,000. The NOTP explained that organ donation after brain death can save the lives of eight people suffering from organ failure and significantly improve their quality of life. Organs that can be donated after death include the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and pancreas as well as human tissue such as the cornea, heart valves, among others. The NOTP indicated that organ donation after death requires a written will. In exceptional cases, a human organ or tissue may be transferred from a deceased person with the consent of their guardian and death must be definitively proven as per the regulations governing the transfer and transplantation of human organs and tissues. Citizens and residents wishing to register as an organ donor after death can download the Ministry of Health's Shifa app on smart devices and register on the organ donation page. The NOTP launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. The campaign aimed to introduce the national programme, its objectives, and relevant laws. It also sought to explain the suffering of organ failure patients and present the experiences of organ donors and recipient patients. One of the most important themes the NOTP aims to convey to community members through the campaign is raising awareness of the causes of organ failure and how to prevent and control these causes, primarily diabetes and chronic hypertension. The NOTP warned against the dangers of dealing with the black markets to buy human organs. The campaign also aimed to build an effective partnership between various relevant sectors and to clarify how these sectors support organ failure patients, living organ donors and the families of organ donors after brain death. It also aimed to explain the concept of brain death by specialists and to refute rumors related to organ transplantation. The campaign covered all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman during which direct meetings were held with health officials, health sector workers, dialysis centres, intensive care doctors and nurses and lectures were delivered to health workers to introduce the National Transplant Programme.
Muscat Daily
02-06-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Organ transplants increase as public participation grows in Oman
Muscat – The National Organ Transplant Programme has achieved a significant milestone with 23 organs successfully transplanted from 11 brain-dead donors between January 2023 and May 2025, according to Ministry of Health (MoH). In a statement, the ministry said that during the same period, more than 20,000 individuals registered as organ donors through the Shifa app. The programme's dedicated hotline also handled over 1,000 calls and messages from the public, reflecting growing awareness and engagement. MoH reported that transplant teams made over 800 visits to intensive care units and a total of 229 reports of suspected brain death were received from ICUs across the sultanate. Of these, 88 cases were confirmed as brain dead, and 72 families were offered the option of organ donation. Between January 2023 and May 2025, 18 kidneys, four livers and one heart were successfully transplanted, the last of which was performed on April 14, 2025. In addition, 116 corneas were transplanted since September 2023. Alongside these medical achievements, MoH organised more than 100 community awareness events to promote the importance of organ donation and encourage greater public participation. The ministry expressed its appreciation to healthcare professionals, donor families and all contributors to the programme's success, reaffirming its commitment to further developing transplant services in Oman.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Mother's Day 2025: Dermat shares 5 skincare tips every new mom needs while caring for a newborn
Mother's Day 2025: On May 11, as we celebrate Mother's Day, let's take a moment to shift the focus to new moms who are juggling diaper changes, midnight feedings, and baby bawling in the middle of the night. Skincare is one of the ultimate self-care rituals, but when new moms barely have time to breathe or catch a wink of sleep, it's typically the last thing on their minds. Skin health takes a hit as baby care duties sweep it under the carpet. But even with all the overwhelming baby duties, new moms, despite being busy, can still sneak in some quick skincare that's both simple and effective. ALSO READ: Mother's Day 2025: Expert tips to support the mental wellbeing of working, stay-at-home and single moms In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shifa Yadav, Consultant, Dermatology and Cosmetology at Artemis Hospitals, shared effective skincare tips for new moms that can fit in even the busiest schedules without taking up a lot of time and energy. Dr Shifa Yadav shared this detailed guide with us that covers all the essentials you need to know as a new mom or someone who knows a new mom. Here's the guide that the dermat shared: Dr Shifa, other than skincare, also shared tips on nutrition for new moms to glow from the inside out. She said, 'Healthy skin begins from within. Consume foods that are high in vitamins and antioxidants, such as leafy greens, berries, and oranges. Include omega-3 fatty foods such as salmon for skin hydration and lean proteins for repair. Rest is also essential; sleep whenever you can. A good sleep allows your skin to heal and shine. Both good food and good sleep can work wonders for your skin.' ALSO READ: Mother's Day 2025: Dietician shares the role of gut health in every mom's journey, recommends 7 essential nutrition tips Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
