A hidden dilemma; post COVID-19 first detection of Varicella zoster M4 genotype from Pakistan.

Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of childhood infectious diseases was increased. Post-COVID-19 escalation of chickenpox cases, becoming an emerging public health concern. Thus, the study was designed to compare chickenpox prevalence and Varicella zoster virus (VZV) genotypes circulating before, during, and post-COVID-19 in Pakistan.

Pharmacists and telemedicine: an innovative model fulfilling Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The lack of access to safe medicines and quality healthcare services in peri-urban and rural areas is a major challenge driving a health system to innovate new models of care. This commentary will discuss the implementation and impact of the "Guddi baji" tele-pharmacy model, a project piloted by doctHERs, one of Pakistan's leading telemedicine organizations. This innovative model has described the reintegration of women into the workforce by leveraging technology to improve the level of primary health care services and contributes to safe medication practice in a remote area.