Sibutramine has been used as an anti-obesity drug, sold under the brand name of Meridia, among others. However, it was banned in various countries after a statistically impactful finding that it increases the risk of cardiovascular events even in patients who were not at a predisposed risk. Despite these findings, Sibutramine is still prescribed in Pakistan, in spite of the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in our population. In this letter, we have summarized the long-known, and recent findings regarding Sibutramine and have also provided the statistics to empower our reasoning. We believe that this letter will prove to be a valuable asset in spreading awareness regarding Sibutramine within the medical community in Pakistan.
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Natural disasters, including droughts, earthquakes, landslides, and floods, cause human mortality, property destruction, and social and economic turmoil. More than 33 million people in Pakistan have been impacted by floods due to the recent heavy rains. Many public hospitals, water treatment plants, and educational institutions have also been damaged or destroyed. Water and vector-borne diseases may have spread more widely due to the floods. A rapid health emergency response must be initiated to treat the injured, stocking healthcare facilities with vital supplies and back up mobile health teams in the impacted areas.
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