Tag: health herald
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Earth Day 2026: Pakistan Joins Global Call for Clean Energy
Pakistan Observes Earth Day with Focus on Clean Energy World Earth Day 2026 is being marked across the globe, including Pakistan, with the powerful theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” This year’s campaign emphasizes the urgent need to accelerate clean energy adoption, strengthen community climate solutions, and ensure environmental accountability. Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970…
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PMDC Investigates Scandals to Safeguard Medical Education
PMDC Steps Up Against Misconduct in Medical Institutions The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has taken a firm stance on recent scandals that have shaken the country’s medical education sector. In a series of preliminary hearings, the council reviewed three troubling cases involving harassment, student suicides, and professional misconduct. One of the most tragic…
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Pakistan Ensures Medicine Supply Stability Amid Global Challenges
Medicine Supply Secured for the Next Six Months Pakistan’s Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has reassured citizens that the country currently holds sufficient medicine stocks to meet demand for the next five to six months. This announcement comes as a relief amid global uncertainties, particularly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which…
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Congo Virus Advisory Issued in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ahead of Eidul Adha 2026
Preventing Congo Virus Spread During Eidul Adha in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have issued a strong advisory ahead of Eidul Adha 2026 to curb the spread of the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as the Congo virus. With livestock movement increasing during the festive season, hospitals and communities are being urged…
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Punjab’s Flagship Health Projects Serve 21 Million Patients
Transforming Healthcare Access Across Punjab Punjab’s government has rolled out six flagship health projects that are reshaping the province’s healthcare landscape. Launched under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, these initiatives have already benefited more than 21 million patients, marking a significant achievement in public health. One of the standout programs is Clinics on Wheels, which…
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DRAP Seeks Ban on Online Sale of Unregistered Medicines
Pakistan Moves to Regulate Online Medicine Sales The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has taken a decisive step to safeguard public health by seeking a ban on the online sale of unregistered medicines. Officials argue that the uncontrolled availability of such products poses serious risks to patients, as these medicines have not undergone proper…
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Pakistan’s INMOL Cancer Hospital Joins IAEA Global Network
INMOL Cancer Hospital’s Global Recognition in Cancer Care Pakistan has taken a significant step forward in healthcare with Lahore’s Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Oncology (INMOL) officially joining the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) global network. This achievement places the hospital among a select group of institutions recognized for excellence in cancer treatment, research, and…
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Pakistan Dismisses Reports of HIV Surge in Islamabad
Clarifying HIV Trends in Islamabad: Increased Testing, Not an Outbreak Reports of a sudden surge in HIV cases in Islamabad have been firmly rejected by Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services. In an official statement, the ministry stressed that there is no evidence of an epidemic situation in the capital and that monthly case numbers…
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Pakistan’s Liver Health Crisis: Tackling Hepatitis and Lifestyle Risks
Protecting Liver Health in Pakistan: A National Priority Pakistan is grappling with one of the highest burdens of hepatitis worldwide, making liver health a pressing public concern. Nearly 15 million people are living with Hepatitis B or C, and around 37,000 deaths occur annually due to cirrhosis and liver cancer. On World Liver Day 2026,…
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Pakistan’s Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance Strengthened by Fleming Fund
Strengthening Pakistan’s Response to Antimicrobial Resistance Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health threats, and Pakistan has taken major strides to counter it with the help of the Fleming Fund Country Grant. Since 2019, this initiative has transformed the country’s ability to monitor, diagnose, and respond to resistant infections. A key…