Dr. Rana Jawad Asghar (@jasghar) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Rana Jawad Asghar

@jasghar

He is Chief Executive officer of GHSI. He is among WHO IHR 2005 Experts in Epidemiology and Surveillance and US CDC EIS alumni & adjunct Prof Epi @UNMC

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The grand illusion of polio eradication | The Express Tribune - More than 10 billion dollars have been spent on #polio eradication efforts in #Pakistan since 2012. tribune.com.pk/story/2541592/…

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This has not happened before. At least in the last twenty years I have not heard any senior government official publicly admitting this major flaw in the government's planning and strategy. This was very clear to us all who were dismayed by Pakistan's lackluster performance in

This has not happened before. At least in the last twenty years I have not heard any senior government official publicly admitting this major flaw in the government's planning and strategy. This was very clear to us all who were dismayed by Pakistan's lackluster performance in
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Pakistan has 0.7 beds for 1000 of its population while WHO minimum standard is 3 beds per 1000 population. This means currently Pakistan has a deficit of 550,000 beds to meet minimum WHO standards. tribune.com.pk/story/2553011/…

Pakistan has 0.7 beds for 1000 of its population while WHO minimum standard is 3 beds per 1000 population. This means currently Pakistan has a deficit of 550,000 beds to meet minimum WHO standards.

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Pakistan can not provide clinical services for its 240 million population if we don't stop too many people from getting sick in the first place. Preventive strategies — and not hospital beds — hold the key to an effective health system. #Pakistan #Health tribune.com.pk/story/2553011/…

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Many sometimes wonder why Pakistanis are always happy and optimistic even in the worst situations۔ That is in our DNA۔ Watch a poor kid celebrating ice cream delivery facebook.com/share/r/1933vs…

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Cancer. Diabetes. Cardiovascular diseases. Chronic respiratory diseases. They are silent & deadly.  Every year these diseases claim millions of lives. It doesn’t have to be this way. Bold policies & healthier environments can stop these #SilentKillers in their tracks.  Change

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مون سون کی بیماریاں کیسے محفوظ رہیں؟ Monsoon Diseases How to stay protected? facebook.com/share/v/16ZAvR…

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It’s Important to understand the difference between anecdotes (individual stories or experiences) and data (systematically collected and analysed information). While anecdotes can be informative, they shouldn't be relied upon to draw broad conclusions or make generalisations.

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In healthcare and public health, basing decisions on anecdotes rather than robust data can lead to ineffective policies, misuse of resources and erosion of public trust. To ensure the best health outcomes, decisions must be based on high-quality evidence and rigorous analysis.

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Monsoon Diseases How to stay protected? مون سون کی بیماریاں کیسے محفوظ رہیں؟ मानसून की बीमारियाँ कैसे सुरक्षित रहें? facebook.com/share/v/16ZAvR…

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No matter how good or bad our federal or provincial health departments maybe, they can’t provide clinical services to + 200 million people, if they don’t stop people getting sick in the first place. Published in The Express Tribune, September 26th, 2019. tribune.com.pk/story/2065191/…

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The South Asians who have immigrated to developed countries increases their cardiovascular risk manifold. Second, their cardiovascular risk in their new countries is higher than that of the local population. This research was done in 1960-70s. tribune.com.pk/story/2449580/…

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Will AI replace doctors? Old-fashioned doctors who listen to patients & spend time understanding their history & think about that individual person before prescribing treatment should be fine. AI could never replace an actual human doctor. Are you? share.google/ogALzdDpHJYoi8…

Will AI replace doctors?

Old-fashioned doctors who listen to patients & spend time understanding their history & think about that individual person before prescribing treatment should be fine. AI could never replace an actual human doctor. Are you?
 share.google/ogALzdDpHJYoi8…
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Wondered how much we needed for a world better prepared for #Covid or other #pandemic? How much did we need to prevent 7M deaths & trillions of dollars in economic losses? It was a paltry 50 cents per person per year Still we are not spending this amount tribune.com.pk/story/2453457/…

Wondered how much we needed for a world better prepared for #Covid or other #pandemic?
How much did we need to prevent 7M deaths & trillions of dollars in economic losses?
It was a paltry 50 cents per person per year
Still we are not spending this amount

tribune.com.pk/story/2453457/…
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Worried about side effects of #COVID vaccines (#mRNA). In this major study its very clear that #myocarditis after #COVID19 is much worse and complicated than myocarditis in few individuals after #vaccination. Your choice which myocarditis you may prefer? jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

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And now a brain-eating bug With our failure to provide basic civic amenities to our public, like safe drinking water, I will recommend that the public ensure their own safety themselves. Do not put any water in your nose if it is not boiled or chlorinated tribune.com.pk/story/2425470/…

And now a brain-eating bug

With our failure to provide basic civic amenities to our public, like safe drinking water, I will recommend that the public ensure their own safety themselves. Do not put any water in your nose if it is not boiled or chlorinated
tribune.com.pk/story/2425470/…
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"Your legacy isn't just the work that you do, it's the opportunities that you create for other people," Sterling K. Brown told Newsweek. newsweek.com/2025/08/08/ste…

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Hepatitis C — the silent killer C. Hepatitis C and B are not caused by dirty water or lack of sanitation as is wrongly believed by many. Unsafe and unnecessary injections are a major reason for their spread, including unscreened blood transfusions. share.google/1KRwvpXBd5es0D…