Indus Vitals

Think before you share, KU workshop urges social media users. IV Report KARACHI: Emphasising that ethics remain the cornerstone of a civilised society, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi (KU), Professor Dr Muhammad Tufail, on Monday urged people to verify information before sharing it on social media, warning that the unchecked spread of misinformation can have serious social consequences. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a one-day workshop on “Media Literacy and Digital Rights”, jointly organised by the University of Karachi's Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) and the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), Dr Tufail said religious teachings clearly instruct people to investigate and confirm the authenticity of news before forwarding it. He regretted that many social media users now circulate information simply to be the first to share it, without verifying its accuracy, describing the practice as both irrespo...

Health minister urges tighter district monitoring to strengthen measles protection IV Report KARACHI: In the wake of low immunity against measles in deserving children, another measles-rubella (MR) campaign is set to be launched from November 17 to 29 in all provinces, including Sindh, to reach about 35.4 million children aged 6 months to 9 years under the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), with support from international health and donor agencies. WHO recommends a coverage rate of 95% for the second dose of the measles vaccine to achieve herd immunity and eliminate the viral infection, which can lead to serious health complications and fatalities. A relevant expert said the country’s low measles coverage remains a major reason for frequent outbreaks. According to an announcement by Sindh EPI, a provincial launch ceremony, organised in collaboration with UNICEF, will be held on November 17 at 9 am at Ida Rieu Schools & Colleges for the Blind & Deaf, Karachi, with...