Tag: health herald
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CDL Karachi Achieves WHO Prequalification, Elevating Drug Testing Standards
Strengthening Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Credibility The Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) Karachi, a statutory facility under the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), has achieved World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification, a milestone that places Pakistan’s drug testing standards on par with global benchmarks. This certification confirms that CDL’s testing services meet stringent international requirements, ensuring that medicines…
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Pakistan’s Mothers Matter Program: Transforming Maternal Health Literacy
Empowering Families Through Maternal Health Literacy Pakistan continues to face one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with preventable complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, sepsis, and eclampsia claiming lives. A major challenge is low health literacy, particularly in rural areas where stigma, poverty, and limited access to care make timely interventions difficult.…
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U.S-NIH Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable: Progress and Gaps
Bridging the Gap in Sex-Inclusive Research The U.S-NIH introduced the Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) policy in 2016 to improve the rigor and reproducibility of biomedical research. By requiring investigators to consider sex in study design and analysis, the policy aims to ensure that findings are relevant to both men and women. A recent…
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Pakistan Urged to Promote Traditional Medicines for Disease Prevention
Reviving Traditional Medicine for a Healthier Pakistan Health experts and policymakers are urging Pakistan to promote traditional medicines as part of its national strategy for disease prevention. With rising healthcare costs and increasing burdens of chronic illnesses, traditional remedies rooted in local culture are being recognized as valuable tools for strengthening public health. Speakers at…
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WHO Calls for Stronger Action to Prevent Malaria Resurgence in Pakistan
Malaria Elimination: A Shared Responsibility for Pakistan’s Future On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a strong call to action for Pakistan and its partners to prevent a resurgence of malaria. The organization stressed that, for the first time, ending malaria in our lifetime is achievable—but only if countries act decisively. Pakistan…
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Pakistan and Türkiye Form Joint Health Team to Boost Medical Cooperation
Strengthening Healthcare Ties Between Pakistan and Türkiye Pakistan and Türkiye have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations by agreeing to establish a joint team of health experts. The initiative was announced by Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal during a meeting with the Turkish ambassador, attended by senior delegations from both…
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Dow Hospital Triumphs in MPL Season 3
Healthcare Professionals Unite Through Sports Dow University Hospital emerged victorious in the Modern Premier League (MPL) Season 3, defeating Indus Hospital in a nail-biting final. The match, held in Karachi, showcased not only competitive cricket but also the spirit of unity among healthcare professionals. Batting first, Dow Hospital posted a strong total of 82 runs…
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Measles Outbreak in Pakistan Claims 71 Lives as Cases Surge
Pakistan Battles Rising Measles Cases Amid Health Emergency Pakistan is grappling with a severe measles outbreak that has already claimed 71 lives nationwide, raising alarm across the health sector. The surge in cases underscores the urgent need for stronger immunization campaigns and improved healthcare infrastructure. Health officials report that measles infections have spread rapidly across…
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Pakistan Fixes Prices of 35 Essential Medicines to End Shortages
Government Acts to Restore Access to Life-Saving Medicines After years of delay, Pakistan’s federal government has approved the long-awaited price fixation of 35 essential medicines, a move welcomed by patients, doctors, and the pharmaceutical industry. The decision is expected to end critical shortages that disrupted treatment for thousands of patients nationwide. Health Minister Syed Mustafa…
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KP Assembly Introduces Naswar Regulation Bill 2026
Naswar Regulation: A Balanced Approach to Public Health in KP In a significant step for public health, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly has tabled the Regulations of Snuff (Naswar) Bill 2026. Introduced by senior legislator Aamna Sardar of Pakistan Muslim League-N, the bill seeks to regulate rather than ban naswar, a widely used smokeless tobacco…