Doctors urge mandatory neonatal eye exams to address rising ROP cases
Most outlets led with warnings from medical professionals about a growing epidemic of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and the need for mandatory nationwide screening of premature babies. Both excerpts emphasized the call for government action to prevent avoidable complications, though the Associated Press of Pakistan added specific mention of Al-Shifa Opthalmologists issuing the warning.
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Premature Babies in Pakistan Face Risk of Blindness
Doctors have warned that Pakistan is facing a growing epidemic of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), calling for mandatory nationwide screening… Read More
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Doctors warn of growing epidemic of pre-maturity retinopathy
RAWALPINDI: Doctors have warned that Pakistan is facing a growing epidemic of retinopathy of pre-maturity (ROP), urging the government to introduce mandatory nationwide screening of premature babies to prevent avoidable childhood blindness. According to the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, improved neonatal survival rates are incre...
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Premature babies face blindness risk
Doctors said nearly one million babies were born prematurely in Pakistan every year
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Mandatory neonatal eye exams essential to halt ROP threats, warns Al-Shifa Opthalmologists
Pediatric ophthalmologists at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital issued a critical health warning on Thursday regarding a growing epidemic of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) across Pakistan, urging the government to institute mandatory nationwide screening for premature newborns to prevent permanent childhood blindness.
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