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Association cites underfunded hospitals and worsening public health conditions, urges coordinated reforms IV Report KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has said Karachi's poor showing in the latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index reflects longstanding weaknesses in the city's health system and other services that influence public health , urging authorities to prioritise reforms that improve residents' quality of life.                                                           ST file photo In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association said Karachi's position near the bottom of the global rankings highlighted persistent deficiencies affecting healthcare delivery and public wellbeing. The EIU Global Liveability Index assesses cities across five broad categories—stability, healthcare, culture ...

IV Report KARACHI: On the eve of World Polio Day, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, MNA from Sindh and First Lady of Pakistan, has stressed the need for increased vaccinations, improved water and sanitation infrastructure, and strong support for polio workers to make Pakistan polio-free. This comes as Sindh reports 12 new polio cases this year, contributing to Pakistan's total of 39 confirmed cases and over 400 positive environmental samples in 2024. Ms Bhutto emphasised that the stakes have never been higher for Pakistan's children, citing polio's two-decade threat to their future. "Now, more than ever, it is critical that we rally together to protect them through sustained and consistent vaccination efforts," she said. She noted that despite progress, the resurgence of polio in areas like Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa underscores the urgency of the situation. Praise for health workers Ms Bhutto praised the tireless efforts of polio and lady health workers ac...