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Punjab’s Health Revolution: Millions Benefiting from CM’s Initiatives
Transforming Healthcare in Punjab: A New Era of Patient-Centered Services Punjab’s healthcare system is undergoing a remarkable transformation under the Chief Minister’s initiatives. Millions of patients across the province are experiencing improved access to medical services, free medicines, and advanced surgical procedures. At specialized hospitals, surgeries are being performed at scale, ensuring that critical treatments…
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Urgent Alarm Over Paediatric TB Medicine Shortage in Pakistan
Pakistan Faces Critical Shortage of Paediatric TB Medicines The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has sounded an urgent alarm over the critical shortage of paediatric tuberculosis (TB) medicines across the country. Healthcare facilities report a near-total depletion of first-line TB drugs for children, leaving thousands at risk of incomplete treatment. Pakistan carries the fifth-highest TB burden…
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Mpox Cases Rising in Pakistan: Health Authorities on Alert
Pakistan Faces Growing Concerns Over Mpox Transmission Public health emergencies often begin quietly, and Pakistan may now be entering such a phase with mpox. Over the past year, the country has confirmed 26 cases, with 18 men and 6 women affected. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has responded by placing all public and private hospitals…
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Escalating Strikes in Lebanon Raise Humanitarian Concerns
Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon Kills 12 Medics Amid Escalating Conflict Southern Lebanon witnessed a devastating Israeli airstrike that killed 12 medical staff at a clinic in Burj Qalawiya. According to Lebanese health officials, doctors, nurses, and paramedics lost their lives while serving patients, underscoring the growing toll on healthcare workers in the conflict. Additional strikes…
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AI Is Redefining the Future of Research Labs
AI Revolutionizes the Modern R&D Lab The design of research and development labs is undergoing a dramatic shift as artificial intelligence and automation become central to pharmaceutical innovation. For decades, labs were built around traditional workflows, but today’s science demands a new approach. AI is not just a tool for data analysis — it’s reshaping…
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Rare Disease Drug Sales to Exceed $400 Billion by 2032
Rare Disease Drugs Drive Pharma Growth Despite Challenges The rare disease drug market is on track for remarkable expansion, with global sales expected to surpass $400 billion by 2032. This growth will account for more than 21% of worldwide prescription medicine revenue, up from 15% in 2022. The surge underscores the increasing importance of orphan…
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Patent Expirations Set Biopharma on a Tough Path for 2026
Biopharma Faces a Critical Year Ahead The biopharma industry is entering 2026 with uncertainty, as patent expirations on blockbuster drugs are expected to reshape the competitive landscape. For many leading pharmaceutical companies, this means slower growth, declining sales, and mounting pressure to innovate. Recent earnings reports from the world’s 25 largest biopharma firms reveal a…
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PMA Warns of 50,000 New Kidney Failure Cases in Pakistan
Kidney Failure Cases Expected to Surge in 2026 The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has sounded the alarm over a potential surge in kidney failure cases, warning that up to 50,000 new patients could be diagnosed this year. The association highlighted that chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension remain the leading causes of kidney disease…
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Government Reaffirms Support for CPSP’s Role in Medical Training
PMDC and CPSP Strengthen Medical Education and Global Collaboration On March 12, 2026, Federal Minister of Health Syed Mustafa Kamal met with a high-level delegation from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) in Islamabad. The meeting underscored CPSP’s pivotal role in advancing postgraduate medical education and producing highly skilled specialist doctors. The delegation,…
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Talat’s Injury Scare Shocks Pakistan Team
Hussain Talat Injured During Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI Pakistan’s ODI campaign against Bangladesh took a worrying turn when all-rounder Hussain Talat suffered a painful injury during the second match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The incident occurred in the sixth over of Bangladesh’s innings. Talat sprinted to stop a powerful shot from…