One of the most demonised patients in history – Gaetan Dugas has been convincingly cleared of claims he spread HIV to the US, say scientists. Mr Dugas, a homosexual flight attendant, gained legendary status in the history of HIV/Aids when … read more
A deadly complication of measles in young children that strikes years after infection may be more common than previously thought, according to a study presented on Friday that stressed the importance of vaccinations against the highly contagious disease. The risk … read more
UNITED NATIONS: Over one million people in low and middle income countries have been treated with a revolutionary new cure for hepatitis C since its introduction two years ago, according to a news report released by the World Health Organization … read more
A member of an anti-polio vaccination team worker was gunned down in Khyber Agency on Wednesday, DawnNews reported. The incident took place in Jamrud Tehsil where unidentified gunmen fired shots at a polio vaccinator, sources said. The injured worker, Fazal … read more
Avian influenza (AI), also called bird flu, is an infectious viral disease that spreads among birds. However, it has started affecting humans since 1997, causing serious infections in people. People infected with bird flu may show the following symptoms – … read more