March 16, 2026
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
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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
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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
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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
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Protecting Newborns with Life-Saving Vaccines from Day One Welcoming a newborn into the world is a moment of joy, but it also comes with challenges. In Pakistan, many babies are born facing risks linked to
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Pharmacists Driving Better Outcomes in MS Care Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable disease that requires a coordinated approach to care. While neurologists lead diagnosis and treatment, pharmacists are becoming indispensable partners in ensuring
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Sibeprenlimab-szsi: Redefining IgA Nephropathy Care Primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is one of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease worldwide. Despite optimized supportive care—such as blood pressure control, renin–angiotensin system blockade, and SGLT2 inhibitors—many
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Delays in Pricing Notifications Threaten Patient Care Pakistan is grappling with a severe shortage of critical medicines, sparking concern among doctors, patients, and the pharmaceutical industry. The scarcity includes advanced cancer therapies, transplant drugs, cardiac
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Leadership Shake-Up at Punjab Dental Hospital The Punjab government has issued a formal notification suspending the Medical Superintendent (MS) of Punjab Dental Hospital in Lahore. The announcement, made on March 11, 2026, confirms that the
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Mpox Cases Trigger Provincial Health Alert The Health Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has officially confirmed 26 cases of mpox (monkeypox), prompting a province-wide alert to strengthen disease surveillance and hospital preparedness. According to officials, hospitals
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