Health

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…

The Punjab government has decided to introduce Chief Minister Special Initiative Card for cancer and heart patients in the province. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore. The meeting was informed that through the card, heart and cancer patients will avail…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed all relevant ministries and institutions to accelerate work on the construction of the Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Centre, ensuring its completion with most modern medical facilities under a comprehensive and coordinated strategy. Chairing a high-level review meeting on the project’s progress,…

The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) have achieved a historic milestone by successfully completing 1,000 liver transplants, placing Pakistan among the world’s leading transplant centers. This milestone reflects the vision and commitment of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to modernize Pakistan’s healthcare system and provide international-standard treatment for complex liver…

Jubilee General Insurance has announced a landmark partnership with the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), one of Pakistan’s most trusted healthcare institutions, to introduce the Jubilee General Discount Card — an initiative designed to deliver value beyond insurance and bring quality healthcare within easier reach of its customers. The signing ceremony,…

Jubilee General Insurance has announced a landmark partnership with the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), one of Pakistan’s most trusted healthcare institutions, to introduce the Jubilee General Discount Card — an initiative designed to deliver value beyond insurance and bring quality healthcare within easier reach of its customers. The signing…

Balochistan Government has announced to establish Female Dental Care Centers throughout the province, aimed at providing women with safe and accessible dental healthcare services. According to official sources, these centers will be operated under the supervision of qualified Lady Dental Surgeons to offer modern treatment techniques and preventive care.

Clarifying recent media reports and social media discussions that have misrepresented the organizations and relationships involved in its upcoming project at CBD NSIT Lahore, Novacare has said that since March 2024, it has been affiliated with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust under the Trust’s International Affiliate Network. This partnership supports…

Ignorance about breastfeeding and basic health facts among parliamentarians and media professionals remains one of the biggest barriers to improving public health and disease prevention in Pakistan, Minister of State for Health Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath said on Tuesday. Speaking at an awareness session for journalists at the Health…

Pledging to facilitate the local production of medical equipment and devices, Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal on Friday urged Pakistan’s medical device industry to bring in international partners, invest in technology transfer, and reduce dependence on imports in order to ensure national health security.“I would urge the medical device…

Chronic obesity is silently killing and crippling thousands of relatively young Pakistanis every year, with new evidence showing that more than 100 million adults — over three out of every four citizens — are now overweight or obese, national and international health experts warned at a high-level moot in Islamabad.…