Mental Health NewsFeed

March 7, 2025

Karachi's Ramadan Health Crisis Deepens

In Karachi, Pakistan, a rise in stomach-related illnesses has been reported due to excessive consumption of fried and sweet foods during Ramadan. According to Dr. Irfan, Emergency in-charge at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, over 70 cases of cholera and acidity are being recorded daily, compared to the usual 30 cases. Similarly, Dr. Imran from Dr. Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital reported 60-70 cases of cholera and stomach diseases daily. Medical experts recommend eating yogurt during Suhoor and Iftar, reducing tea consumption, walking after meals, and prioritizing water, lemon water, and fresh juices to maintain good health. Additionally, Karachi is experiencing a severe shortage of blood donations during Ramadan, with Dr. Saqib Ansari, a haematologist, stating that patients with thalassemia, haemophilia, anaemia, and other disorders are facing difficulties due to the lack of blood donations.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/594169-karachi-sees-surge-in-stomach-diseases-amid-increased-fried-food-consumption-in-ramadan

March 7, 2025

Karachi's Stomach Illnesses Soar During Ramadan

Karachi is experiencing a rise in stomach-related illnesses due to increased consumption of fried and sweet items during Ramadan, with over 70 cases of cholera and acidity being recorded daily at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre and Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital. Medical experts have advised people to include yogurt in their meals, reduce tea consumption, walk after Suhoor and Iftar, and avoid immediate sleep after meals to maintain good health. Meanwhile, Karachi is also facing a severe shortage of blood donations during Ramadan, with patients suffering from thalassemia, haemophilia, anaemia, and other disorders facing difficulties due to the lack of blood donations.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1289553-karachi-faces-surge-in-stomach-illnesses-amid-ramadan

March 7, 2025

Karachi's Streets Claim 1,503 Lives in 72,000 Crimes

In Karachi, Pakistan, a total of 1,503 people, including women and children, were affected by over 72,000 street crime incidents in the past year. The victims included an army officer, a retired commando, police officials, engineers, security guards, and civilians such as Khan Muhammad, a 56-year-old grocery store owner who was killed in Sachal, and Imran, a citizen who died in Shah Latif Town, District Malir.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/594221-watch-thief-hangs-from-electricity-wires-to-escape-police

March 7, 2025

Kenya's Miracle Baby Born in Record-Breaking Nine Minutes

A Kenyan man, Mr. Dellai, was surprised to hear his newborn daughter, Tahlia, crying after a very short labor, reportedly lasting only nine minutes.

https://www.9news.com.au/national/melbourne-birth-citylink-a-melbourne-couple-have-welcomed-a-new-family-member-in-the-middle-of-a-major-arterial/94158cbe-575e-4e6f-88f2-6483bf866c62

March 7, 2025

Kohberger's DNA Ties Him to Murder Scene

Kohberger, a suspect in a murder case, has been linked to the crimes through DNA evidence on a knife sheath and his white Elantra car, which matches the vehicle seen leaving the crime scene. His attorney, Anne Taylor, acknowledged this information in a court filing. Cellphone records also place him near the home where the murders occurred.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14471397/Bryan-Kohberger-911-call-text-messages-Idaho.html

March 7, 2025

KP Launches Solar Project for 130,000 Households

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched a solar energy project to provide relief to underprivileged communities affected by the country's electricity crisis and prolonged loadshedding. The project, which costs Rs 20 billion, will benefit 130,000 households in two phases, with 65,000 households receiving free solar units and another 65,000 having access to them at half the price. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur emphasized that the initiative is aimed at providing basic necessities to deserving citizens, and the selection process has been kept transparent and merit-based. The project has received an overwhelming response with over 2.5 million applications, reflecting public trust in the system.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1289498-kp-launches-solar-energy-project-to-tackle-power-crisis

March 7, 2025

Ku-moon's Saju Insights for Prosperous Life Path

Astrologer Cho Ku-moon uses saju, a traditional Korean practice, in combination with geomancy to offer insights into various aspects of life, including wealth, health, love, and overall fortune for individuals.

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03-07/opinion/todaysfortune/Fridays-fortune-Growth-and-opportunities/2250938

March 7, 2025

Lahore Internship Programme Gets Major Overhaul

Provincial Minister for Labour, Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar announced enhancements to the Chief Minister Internship Programme in Lahore. The monthly scholarship will increase from Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000, the number of internees will rise from 6,000 to 10,000, and the duration will be extended from six months to one year.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40351722/monthly-scholarship-to-be-enhanced-from-rs25000-to-rs60000

March 7, 2025

Liz Kendall's Plan to Revamp Sickness Benefits

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is set to introduce reforms aimed at helping the 2.8 million people who are not in work due to ill-health, as well as one in eight young people not in education, training or employment. The sickness and disability bill for working-age people is projected to rise by £20 billion since the pandemic and reach £70 billion over the next five years. A Health and Disability Green Paper will outline plans to support those who can work back into jobs, rather than write them off. Economist Paul Johnson suggests that radical cuts to welfare will be necessary to persuade the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that sufficient savings can be made, potentially by making certain conditions or illness levels ineligible for benefits.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14472877/Young-adults-receiving-disability-benefits-forced-seek-work-training-cash-stopped-says-report-backed-David-Blunkett.html