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Bangladesh Faces Deadly Dengue Outbreak Amid Changing Climate
Bangladesh is grappling with its worst dengue outbreak in recent years, with over 400 fatalities recorded in 2024. Experts attribute the surge in cases to rising temperatures and an extended monsoon season, creating ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. Urban areas, particularly Dhaka, have been hit hardest, leaving hospitals overwhelmed. As of mid-November, official figures report…
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Paramedics Plan Sit-in in Peshawar to Demand Pay Raise and Upgradation
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Paramedical Association has announced a province-wide sit-in scheduled for November 25 in Peshawar to demand post upgradation and salary increases. District President Khalid Khan emphasized that paramedics from across the province, including the Hazara division, will join this demonstration to push for their rights. Khalid Khan revealed that despite several months of…
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Senate Calls for Price Benchmarking in Private Healthcare Labs to Ensure Fair Practices
Senate Pushes for Price Benchmark in Private Healthcare Labs The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination (NHSRC) has taken a significant step to regulate the pricing of laboratory tests in private healthcare facilities. The committee has recommended setting a price benchmark and mandating the display of test costs in all private…
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UHS Approves New Five-Year BDS Program with Fee Waiver for Final Year
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has made a significant stride in dental education by approving an integrated five-year curriculum for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program. This change, effective from the 2024-25 academic session, will replace the existing four-year BDS structure in dental colleges across Punjab. A key highlight of this update is…
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Global Diabetes Crisis: Over 800 Million Adults Affected, Many Untreated
A new study highlights a concerning rise in global diabetes, revealing that over 800 million adults now suffer from the condition, nearly doubling previous estimates. The research, published in The Lancet, underscores a startling reality: more than half of adults over 30 with diabetes aren’t receiving any form of treatment. Key Findings and Rising Global…
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Boosting Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Exports: Industry Calls for Government Support
KARACHI: Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry is pushing to expand its export footprint and is urging the government to adopt supportive policies that could foster substantial growth in this promising sector. With strategic government assistance, industry experts believe that pharmaceutical exports could see a sharp rise, creating a significant impact on Pakistan’s foreign exchange inflows. Despite its…
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Provincial Health Minister Reviews Free Medicine Project for Heart Patients in Punjab
Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique recently chaired a critical meeting to review the distribution of free medicines to heart patients in Punjab. Held at the Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education, the meeting focused on the timely and effective delivery of these essential medications to patients in need. Punjab Health Secretary Azmat Mehmood,…
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Deadly Smog Engulfs Punjab: Record Pollution Levels Spark Health Emergency
Pakistan is grappling with extreme levels of smog this month, triggering widespread public health concerns and causing schools across Punjab to close until November 17. Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city with a population of 14 million, now ranks among the most polluted cities globally, with air quality index (AQI) readings often exceeding 1,000 — far above…
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500,000 Pakistani Children Miss Polio Vaccinations in Recent Nationwide Drive
In a concerning update from Pakistan’s recent anti-polio drive, an estimated 500,000 children missed their polio vaccinations, as confirmed by Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Pakistan’s National Health Services Coordinator, to a foreign media outlet. The missed vaccinations occurred during the nationwide campaign that ran from October 28 to November 3, targeting over 45 million children.…
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Pakistan Seeks $13 Million for Climate Resilience Training in Health Sector
Islamabad — Pakistan is actively pursuing a $13 million grant from the World Health Organization (WHO) to fund climate resilience training aimed at strengthening the nation’s health systems against climate impacts. The proposed funding will support specialized training programs as part of Pakistan’s broader strategy to safeguard health in the face of growing climate challenges.…