The Public Purview

Web Desk TPP

Gene therapy research aims to extend healthy human lifespan

Longevity Gene Therapy Enters Human Trials

October 7, 2026

Advances in gene therapy and artificial intelligence are accelerating research into ways of slowing aspects of biological ageing, with a number of experimental approaches…

UAE sets new salt sugar and fat limits for packaged foods

UAE Tightens Salt, Sugar and Fat Limits

October 7, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has introduced new nutritional limits on the amount of salt, sugar and fat allowed in packaged food products, as part…

29.3 Million Children Receive Polio Drops

29.3 Million Children Receive Polio Drops

October 7, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed its latest sub-national polio vaccination campaign, with more than 29.3 million children receiving polio drops across 113 districts, according to…

EV-D68 respiratory virus activity rises among children in California

EV-D68 Virus Activity Rises in California

October 7, 2026

A respiratory virus that can, in rare cases, cause a polio-like neurological illness in children is showing increased activity in parts of California, according…

Follow The Public Purview on WhatsApp