Poliovirus Strikes Again in KP: A Wake-Up Call for Action The poliovirus has claimed another victim in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, highlighting the persistent challenge the country faces in eradicating this crippling…
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Provincial Quota Concerns Halt DRAP Director Appointments
The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has issued a stay order on the appointment of four directors to the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), following a petition alleging provincial quota violations. Provincial…
NICVD’s Impact on Heart Disease Treatment in Pakistan in 2024
In 2024, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Pakistan has made significant strides in the treatment of heart diseases, offering care to thousands of patients across the country. The NICVD’s…
How Deregulation of Non-Essential Medicines is Fueling Growth in the Pharma Industry
in recent years, the deregulation of non-essential medicines has played a significant role in boosting the pharmaceutical industry. This move has not only streamlined the process of bringing new drugs to market…
Russia Develops Free Cancer Vaccine: A New Era in Global Healthcare
In a landmark medical breakthrough, Russia has announced the development of a cancer vaccine that will be distributed free of cost. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the global fight…
AI Integration in Pharma: PPMA Hosts Workshop to Drive Innovation in Drug Discovery and Personalized Medicine
The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) recently hosted a groundbreaking workshop, “The Future of Pharma: AI Integration for Enhanced Drug Discovery and Personalized Medicine,” in Karachi. Led by AI expert Dr. Semih…
Leishmaniosis: KP scientists discover indigenous drug for treatment
PESHAWAR: A duo scientists in medicine have succeeded to prepare an indigenous drug for treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL), a painful skin disfiguring and constantly on rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during…
Medicine production: PPMA urges PM to withdraw 17pc tax on raw materials
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately withdraw the unjust 17 percent general sales tax imposed by the Imran Khan government on raw materials…
PPMA condemns allegations against efficacy of Pakistani drugs
KARACHI: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) on Tuesday strongly condemned and categorically dismissed recent media reports in which it was alleged that the drugs produced in Pakistan often “do not meet…
Import of pharma products: PCDA voices concern over new infrastructure cess
KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemist and Druggist Association (PCDA) has raised serious concerns over the imposition of infrastructure cess at the import stage, imposed by the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department of…