US officially exits World Health Organization
WEB DESK: The United States has officially ended its 78-year membership with the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a historic departure from the global health...
Punjab CM launch telemedicine system, cardiac surgery services in Jhang
LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the introduction of a province wide telemedicine system and the launch of cardiac surgery services...
Thousands of Polio Cases Feared in Sindh: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has cautioned that Sindh could face thousands of polio cases after all environmental samples collected from Karachi and other...
WHO chief reaffirms full support to achieve polio-free Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to making Pakistan polio-free, commending the country’s strong political resolve to eradicate the virus....
Punjab govt to implement body cameras for hospital staff
LAHORE: In response to increasing concerns over staff misconduct and patient care, the Punjab government has announced plans to equip non-doctor hospital personnel with body...
Government reinstates health card program for Islamabad, AJK, GB
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the resumption of the health card scheme for over 10 million residents in Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),...
Alert: Punjab issues recall for several substandard medications
LAHORE: The Punjab Directorate of Drugs Control has issued an official warning to withdraw certain medicines from the market. Manufacturers have been instructed to recall...
Japan to provide $18.62 million grant for child healthcare in South Punjab
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement aimed at improving child healthcare facilities in South Punjab, under which the Japanese government will provide...
Female student who attempted suicide at University of Lahore regains consciousness
LAHORE: The condition of the university student who reportedly attempted suicide has improved, according to officials and medical experts at Lahore General Hospital. A specialized...
Murtaza Wahab express serious concern over rising dog bit incidents
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday advocated for the culling of stray dogs, criticizing neutering as a gradual approach, amid a significant increase...
PM pays call to Raja Zafarul Haq’s home to check on his Well-Being
KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited residence of PML-N leader and senior politician Raja Zafarul Haq in Islamabad today to enquire after his health....
Punjab CM grants establishment of 6 biogas plants to boost clean energy in province
LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved establishment of six biogas plants to boost clean energy in the province According to detail,...
Punjab govt abolished free nursing education in public sector
LAHORE: The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in public-sector colleges by introducing a new policy issued by the provincial Health Department. Under the...
Contaminated water kills 9 and hospitalises 200 in India’s Indore city
WEB DESK: At least nine people have died, and over 200 have been hospitalized in Indore, central India, after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated...
Monkeypox cases on the rise in Lahore, Mayo Hospital reports 21 monkeypox cases in six months
LAHORE: Over the past six months, 21 monkeypox cases have been reported at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Hospital authorities confirmed none of the patients had recent...
Pakistan achieves significant progress in its battle against polio
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made remarkable progress in its battle against polio, achieving a milestone with no new cases reported across the country in the final...
Karachi experiences first winter Drizzle Following PMD Weather Forecast
KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi saw their first light winter drizzle on Monday night, as the city received intermittent showers. The gentle rain affected neighborhoods...
Bilawal highlights advancements in Sindh’s health sector after 18th Amendment
LARKANA: Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the transformative progress in Sindh’s health sector following the 18th Amendment. Speaking at the convocation of...
Dry, Foggy conditions persist in Karachi as air quality deteriorates
KARACHI: The port city is experiencing dry and dusty weather accompanied by cool temperatures, fog during the early morning and night hours, and comparatively warmer...
NEOC Issues warning on potential smog conditions across multiple regions
ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a precautionary alert warning of likely smog formation in...