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Women’s health is a complex and multifaceted topic that encompasses various physical, emotional, and mental aspects. Despite the importance of women’s health, many issues remain overlooked or undiagnosed.  Why Women’s Health is Often Overlooked Women’s health is often overlooked due to a combination of societal, cultural, and historical factors. Some of the reasons include: Historical Bias in Medical Research- Historically, medical research has been conducted primarily on men, with women’s health issues often being neglected or

Tuberculosis (TB), once on the decline, has alarmingly resurged as the world’s leading infectious disease killer. In 2023, approximately 8.2 million new TB cases were reported globally, marking the highest number since the World Health Organisation (WHO) began monitoring in 1995. In the same year, TB killed 1.25 million people worldwide. UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) most recent data on tuberculosis (TB) revealed a rise in reported numbers in England by 13% in 2024 (5,480) compared to

Hepatitis, a term meaning inflammation of the liver, encompasses several viral infections that attack this vital organ. While sharing similar symptoms, each type has distinct causes, transmission methods, and long-term implications. Hepatitis viruses are classified from A through E, with Hepatitis C (HCV) presenting one of the most significant public health challenges globally, particularly in Pakistan. Types of Hepatitis Hepatitis A typically spreads through contaminated food or water and causes acute infection with complete recovery in most cases.