Health

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…

The World Hepatitis Day is being observed today with the theme ‘It’s Time for Action.’ The theme highlights the urgent need for swift and decisive measures to tackle hepatitis on a global scale. This call to action is reinforced by the alarming statistic that in every thirty seconds someone dies…

Pakistan Army organized free medical camps in remote areas of Line of Control. The medical camps were conducted in Rakh Chakdi and village Dharra Khas of Tehsil Mumtazabad. Doctors from Pakistan Army and Al-Shifa Eye Hospital participated in the Medical and eye camps. One thousand patients were treated free of…

Anti-polio campaign of varied duration will start in forty-one districts of the country from tomorrow. During the special campaign, more than 9.5 million children under five years of age will be administered polio vaccine. The campaign includes sixteen districts of Balochistan, eleven districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, eight districts of Sindh…

A team of researchers from the University of Karachi (UoK) has been honoured with the prestigious “Outstanding Team Impact Prize” by the UK’s Medical Research Council (MRC). The award recognized the team’s collaborative approach to medical research, which has made a significant impact in the field. Led by Prof. Dr.…