Dr Ahmed Abdullah

Growing challenge of XDR typhoid in Pakistan

IN a hospital in Hyderabad, a young girl lies feverish and weak. After weeks of inconclusive treatments, her doctors deliver a daunting diagnosis: extensively drug-resistant…

HIV in Pak: Health system on life support

YET another hospital in Pakistan, yet another tragedy. This time, Nishtar Hospital’s renal dialysis unit is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons—a burgeoning…

Nutraceutical reform in Pakistan

IN March of this year, a contentious decision was made by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), which endorsed a directive from the Ministry…

Headaches: A common pain with simple solutions

HEADACHES are one of the most common complaints seen in our medical practices, ranging from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. Almost everyone has experienced a…

Preventing inherited diseases

INHERITED diseases, passed from parents to their children through genes, are a significant and growing concern in Pakistan. With a high rate of cousin marriages…

Are we prepared for an Mpox outbreak?

PAKISTAN has recently confirmed its first case of Mpox, raising alarms as the virus spreads globally. This development comes on the heels of Sweden’s identification…

The deadly cost of Pakistan’s gun culture

AS I write this on 14 August 2024, the air is still thick with the echoes of gunfire and fireworks from last night’s Independence Day…

Pakistan’s road rage crisis

A couple of days ago, I encountered a 39-year-old father of two in the emergency room, who had been the victim of a road rage…

Silent Suffering: Ending Femicide

THE recent chilling incident in Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan, has once again thrust the issue of femicide into the spotlight. On the 18th of…

Lifestyle medicine; now

IN a rapidly evolving world, the concept of lifestyle medicine emerges as a beacon of hope, emphasizing prevention and holistic well-being. At its core, lifestyle…

Load More
Get Alerts