Health

The Aga Khan University Hospital brought together developmental paediatricians, speech and language therapists, and child psychiatrist to address a growing concern: children with autism spectrum disorder in Pakistan are being identified late, and families are navigating the journey largely without adequate guidance or support. The media roundtable, held under the…

World Tuberculosis Day is being observed on Tuesday. The day is aimed at raising public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis and stepping up efforts to end the global epidemic. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the government has made the elimination of tuberculosis one…

Under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Bhakkar, Ehsan Ali Jamali, a special meeting of the District Anti-Polio Committee was held. The meeting thoroughly reviewed arrangements, security, and monitoring for the upcoming four-day anti-polio campaign. The session was attended by Assistant Commissioner Ghulam Mohiuddin Raza, CEO Health and Population Dr. Mazhar…

Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali formally inaugurated a modern Ultrasound and CT Scan Department established at a cost of Rs. 100 million at Dr. Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital (DHQ).The project was completed in record time under the personal supervision and continuous follow-up of the Commissioner. The old dilapidated building…

Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustaf Kamal has reiterated the government’s commitment to further improve health system in the country. Inaugurating a digital health dispensary in Karachi today, Syed Mustaf Kamal regretted that eleven million Pakistanis are infected with hepatitis while every third person is suffering from diabetes which…

A meeting of the Disability Assessment Board was held at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Noorpur Thal under the chairmanship of Medical Superintendent and Surgeon Dr. Ameer Umar. The meeting was attended by Child Specialist Dr. Saima Bashir Jhumat, Dr. Sundas Mushtaq, and Assistant Director Social Welfare Rana Muhammad Owais Raza.…

Deputy Commissioner Khushab, Dr. Jehanzaib Hussain, paid a surprise visit to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ) Noorpur Thal during the evening shift. Assistant Commissioner Noorpur Thal, Dr. Haroon Ahmed Shiraz, and Medical Superintendent Surgeon Dr. Ameer Umar were also present on the occasion. The purpose of the visit was to review…

Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal has said necessary steps are being taken to make the Basic Health Units functional across the country to reduce the burden on hospitals. He was addressing a ceremony of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in Karachi today. The Minister…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to completely eradicate polio from Pakistan.Talking to President Global Development Gates Foundation Dr. Chris Elias in Islamabad, he said the government is implementing a comprehensive strategy and taking practical actions with an effective team.The Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude for the collaboration…

  Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday inaugurated the fifth Telemedicine Center in Islamabad at Basic Health Unit (BHU) Bhukkar, reaffirming the government’s strong commitment to rapidly fulfilling its promises to the public and strengthening the country’s primary healthcare system. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in the rural area of…

Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal has expressed government’s commitment to provide better healthcare facilities to the people at their doorsteps. Addressing an event in Islamabad today, he noted this will reduce patient burden on major hospitals. He said technology will be used to monitor the performance of basic…

Karachi: An estimated 24 to 26 million people living with diabetes in Pakistan observe fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, but a majority of them do not seek medical advice beforehand, increasing their risk of avoidable complications, senior health professionals warned during a conference on Sunday. Experts at the…

Pakistan’s doctors are becoming some of the country’s most neglected patients, with new data presented at a national academic forum showing that nearly six out of every ten physicians are burned out, around 80 percent are physically exhausted and suicide rates among doctors are almost double those of the general…

Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong met Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi in Beijing. Wang Xiaohong said that China stands ready to work with Pakistan to thoroughly implement the important consensus of the two countries’ leaders to strengthen exchanges at all levels, and crack down on…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the provincial government follows proactive governance, focusing on preventive healthcare to protect the people of the province. Addressing the launching ceremony of the Community Health Inspectors programme in Lahore today, she said that 55,000 trained inspectors will soon step into the…

Doctors and physicians in Pakistan are dying at a younger age due to lifestyle related diseases, extreme burnout and, in some cases, suicide, as they neglect their own health while caring for others, senior cardiologists and mental health experts warned on Thursday.Speakers shared data showing that nearly six out of…

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre of Saudi Arabia has successfully concluded a series of twenty comprehensive free eye treatment camps across Pakistan under the Noor Saudi Volunteer Initiative 2025. The initiative was aimed at delivering essential ophthalmic services to underserved and vulnerable communities, particularly those facing financial…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif performed the groundbreaking of Centre of Excellence for Autism at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children with Development Disorders in Islamabad today. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion, the Prime Minister said this centre will be established in one year. He emphasized that it is government’s responsibility…

Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal said more hospitals will be established to ease the patient load on existing health facilities.Speaking at an event in Islamabad on Wednesday, he emphasized that disease prevention remains the primary strategy for addressing health challenges. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening human…

Declaring breastfeeding a divine command grounded in Quranic injunctions and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Thursday announced a national movement to promote breastfeeding and curb preventable newborn deaths linked to formula feeding.He said infants in Pakistan continue to die from…

MTI – Institute of Kidney Disease (IKD), a leading healthcare provider in kidney diseases, is pleased to announce that it has successfully achieved ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certification by NQA with UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), UK. This prestigious certification demonstrates MTI – Institute of Kidney Disease (IKD) commitment…