Punjab to Digitize Microplans for Enhanced Polio Vaccination Drive
The Punjab government has announced plans to digitize microplans for its anti-polio campaign, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of the vaccination drive. This initiative will […]
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Dr. Kayani Stresses Enhancing Service Delivery in Punjab Hospitals
Advisor Health Punjab, Major General Dr. Azhar Mehmood Kayani (retd), emphasized the critical role of medical teachers and stakeholders in enhancing medical education and improving […]
Dengue Mismanagement Remains a Critical Issue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Dengue fever remains a growing concern in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where unauthorized medical practitioners are mistreating patients without proper diagnoses. As the province reported 104 […]
Pakistan Faces Emerging Eye Health Crisis: Urgent Interventions Needed to Combat Vision Loss
Pakistan is on the brink of an eye health crisis, with its population ranking fifth globally. As the population is expected to double by 2050 […]
WHO Approves Bavarian Nordic’s Mpox Vaccine for Adolescents
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine, Jynneos, for adolescents aged 12 to 17. This age group is considered especially vulnerable […]
Tauqeer Ul Haq Elected as New PPMA Chairman for 2024-26 Term
KARACHI: Tauqeer Ul Haq has been elected as the new Chairman of the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) for the 2024-26 term. Alongside him, Shafiq […]
Pakistan Declared Trachoma-Free by WHO
ISLAMABAD: In a remarkable victory for public health, Pakistan has been declared trachoma-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This validation marks Pakistan as the […]
Govt Committed to Enhancing Women’s Healthcare Access: Dr. Mukhtar
Government Committed to Enhancing Healthcare Access for Women: Dr. Mukhtar QUETTA: Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, […]
Climate Change Fuels Rise of Vector-Borne Diseases in Pakistan: World Bank Report
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Climate Support Facility (CSF), has issued a stark warning about the role […]
Surge in Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Pakistan: A Call for Immediate Action
As Pakistan experiences the after-effects of the monsoon season, combined with urbanization and poor sanitation, the country is witnessing a rise in mosquito-borne diseases, including […]