Imagine laughing at a family gathering, rushing through your daily errands, or simply sneezing and suddenly feeling a urine leak. It’s more than just embarrassing. It quietly steals your confidence, limits your social life, and takes a toll on your health. Don’t worry, you are not alone in this. According to the World Health Organization (WH0), more than 423 million adults worldwide suffer from urinary incontinence. In Pakistan, the numbers are just as significant. A study in rural Sindh found that about 11 out of every 100 women aged 15 and above had this problem. The most common type was stress…
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Huma Maqsood
SEO Content Writer | Healthcare & Medical Content Specialist | Huma Maqsood is an experienced SEO content writer with a knack for turning complex topics into clear, approachable reads. She holds an MPhil in Biotechnology, which fuels her passion for writing on science-related and healthcare topics. With over five years of writing experience across various industries, she has developed a strong focus on healthcare through her ongoing work at Marham.pk. Her writing style is simple, thoughtful, and built to connect with both search engines and real people. You can reach her at humamaqsood931@gmail.com or connect on LinkedIn.
Cervical cancer is a serious health problem in Pakistan. Every year, around 5,000 women are diagnosed with this disease, and about 3,200 women lose their lives because of it. It is the third most common cancer in Pakistani women and the second most common in women between the ages of 15 and 44. This shows how important it is to pay attention to this disease and take steps to prevent it. In this blog, we will discuss what cervical cancer is, its sympto ms, causes, and how timely vaccination can protect women. With the recent rollout of the HPV vaccine…
Pakistan has recently started an HPV vaccination program to protect 13 million girls aged 9 to 14 years. With the help of WHO, about 49,000 health workers have been trained for this campaign. The HPV vaccine in Pakistan is safe, effective, and free of charge. It can prevent up to 90% of cervical cancer cases by protecting against HPV types 16 and 18. The side effects are usually very mild, like a little pain in the arm or a slight fever. This is a major step because cervical cancer is a serious health problem in Pakistan. It is the third…