Health

The spread of non-communicable diseases, which has become a big problem in the world as well as in Pakistan, is one of the major reasons for this is unhealthy food, which contains excess sugar, salt and trans-fat. We will have to work on a war footing to prevent them. Ultra-processed…

Civil society organizations, academia and medical associations have called for urgent government action to eliminate the undue influence of the food and beverage industry in public health and nutrition policymaking. Expressing deep concern over the increasing involvement of industry and their front groups in influencing public health and nutrition policies,…

The young generation must play its role to save the people from the ravages of increasing non-communicable diseases. Sanaullah Ghumman.More than 41% of adults in Pakistan are overweight or obese and with more than 33 million living with diabetes.The continuation of increasing non-communicable diseases will prove to be an atomic…

The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has commended the Government of Pakistan for its significant achievements in tobacco control, which stand as a testament to its commitment to protecting public health and safeguarding future generations from the harmful effects of tobacco use. At a…

The increasing prevalence of these diseases will prove to be a huge challenge for Pakistan’s healthcare system in the near future.The prevalence of non-communicable diseases has become a major problem in the world, due to which millions of people are suffering from heart disease, diabetes, obesity, kidney diseases and some…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan stands in solidarity with people around the world to raise awareness, inspire action, and reaffirm its commitment to combating cancer – globally the second leading cause of death.In a message on World Cancer Day observed on February 4, he said, “Pakistan has made significant…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that Hepatitis Free Pakistan program worth sixty-seven billion rupees has been started. Addressing an event in Islamabad today, he said the federal government will contribute fifty one percent while the provinces forty-nine percent funds in the program. The Minister for Planning…

In Punjab, the Chief Minister’s Children Heart Surgery Program is being implemented successfully. Under the program, successful surgery on a total of 530 children has been performed. In this connection, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said in a statement that the health of every single child is important and all out…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed government’s firm commitment to completely eradicate polio virus from Pakistan and to ensure it never returns. Addressing an event in connection with World Polio Day in Islamabad today, he emphasized the need for collective efforts to fight this menace. The Prime Minister paid tributes…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of more dengue cases in the next two weeks as ongoing atmospheric factors continue to create a favorable environment for the spread of the virus. In a press release today, the Met Department said dengue fever cases are likely to decrease in November. The…

Dengue cases continue to rise in the Federal Capital, despite the ongoing efforts by the district administration to control the outbreak. Hospital sources reported that 20 patients have been admitted to Polyclinic Hospital, 25 to CDA Hospital and 72 to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Quaid-e-Azam Hospital has taken…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to making the province polio-free. Chairing a meeting in Lahore, she directed the relevant authorities to implement an effective vaccination campaign at all entry points into Punjab. Maryam Nawaz said that she is personally monitoring the vaccination efforts. The…

A nation-wide anti-polio campaign of varied duration begins tomorrow. During the campaign, children up to five years of age will be administered anti-polio drops. In Punjab, thirteen point nine million children will be vaccinated during week-long campaign in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad districts. While in other districts including Attock, Chakwal,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today launched a special anti-polio campaign for the complete eradication of polio from the country. He inaugurated the campaign across 115 districts nationwide, aiming to vaccinate 30 million children under the age of five against this debilitating disease. Under the seven-day anti-polio drive, beginning from tomorrow,…

The Ministry of Health on Sunday confirmed that a fourth case of Monkeypox has been reported from Peshawar. According to the spokesperson of the ministry, the affected person belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The 47-year-old citizen was isolated on August 29 by Border Health Services staff based on symptoms, the spokesperson said.…

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Rubina Khalid has said the Benazir Nashonuma Programme is playing an important role in addressing health and nutrition challenges among the poor. Talking to Sindh Minister for Health Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho in Karachi, She highlighted that the program is aimed at improving the nutritional…

A network of 3,000 diabetes clinics, aimed at providing free consultations to around 75,000 patients daily, has been launched across Pakistan. This initiative, called the National Diabetes Network (NDN), will particularly benefit remote areas where access to standardized medical care is limited. The announcement was made by experts and officials…

Primacare Speciality Clinic Launches Groundbreaking Wellness Initiative, Empowering the Community through Health Awareness and Exclusive Membership Benefits Under the esteemed patronage of Sheikh Essa Bin Abdulla Al Mualla, Primacare Speciality Clinic in Bur Dubai launched its highly anticipated ‘Primacare Wellness: Health for All’ initiative. The event, a milestone in community…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says all available resources will be used to eliminate polio in the country. Talking to Anti polio National team in Islamabad today, he directed to ensure the availability of polio vaccine in security risk areas. The Prime Minister said Pakistan has made significant progress against polio…

As the international community observed World Hepatitis Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for united efforts to raise awareness and work towards a hepatitis-free future, also announcing a nationwide campaign to eradicate the disease. “On this World Hepatitis Day, let us stand united in our efforts to raise…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday called for carrying out awareness and large-scale screening for timely diagnosis of hepatitis to reduce the burden on the healthcare system and rid the country of the disease. The president, in a message to the nation on World Hepatitis Day, annually observed on July…