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Pakistan Inhalable Drug Delivery Market: Growth, Trends, and Future Outlook
Shaping the Future of Respiratory Healthcare in Pakistan Pakistan’s inhalable drug delivery market is undergoing a major transformation. With respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD on the rise, demand for effective inhalation therapies is increasing. This growth is further fueled by the global shift toward environmentally friendly propellants and patient-centric device designs. The market…
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Pakistan’s Fake Drug Crisis: DRAP’s Crackdown on Counterfeit Medicines
Counterfeit Medicines Threaten Pakistan’s Healthcare Pakistan’s healthcare system is grappling with a dangerous fake drug crisis. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, 85% of medicines in Pakistan are either counterfeit or substandard, with DRAP reporting that half of the samples tested were fake. These include life-saving treatments for cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infections, and…
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Pakistan Confirms No Medicine Shortage Amid Iran War Disruptions
Pakistan’s Healthcare Supply Chain Remains Stable Pakistan’s Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has reassured citizens that the country faces no medicine shortage despite global shipping disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Speaking outside the National Assembly, he emphasized that Pakistan currently has four months’ worth of medicine stock, with plans to extend reserves…
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Gwadar’s Pak-China Friendship Hospital: Expanding Healthcare Under CPEC
Healthcare Transformation in Gwadar Gwadar’s Pak-China Friendship Hospital is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of healthcare in Balochistan. Established under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the hospital has already treated more than 48,000 patients in the first two months of 2026, averaging around 1,200 patients daily. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing accessibility of medical…
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Pakistan’s Population Surge: A Looming National Challenge
Population Growth and Its Impact on Pakistan’s Future Pakistan is on track to become the fourth most populated country in the world within five years, overtaking Indonesia. Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal recently highlighted this alarming trend, stressing the urgent need for national action to manage population growth. Currently, Pakistan adds 6.2 million people…
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DRAP Confirms Medicine Prices Stable Amid Rumors
Stable Medicine Prices and Supply Chain in Pakistan The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has firmly denied recent claims of medicine price hikes, assuring the public that costs for essential drugs remain unchanged. This clarification comes after reports misinterpreted printed maximum retail prices (MRPs) on products manufactured in 2024 and 2025 as new increases.…
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Protecting Children with Type 1 Diabetes in Pakistan
Insulin Access Challenges for Children in Pakistan Children living with Type 1 diabetes in Pakistan are among the most vulnerable patients in the country. For them, uninterrupted access to insulin is not just important—it is life-saving. Yet instability, economic pressures, and disrupted supply chains are making this access increasingly fragile. Dr. Sana Ajmal, founder of…
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Pakistan Sieved DPI Lactose Market Outlook 2026–2035
Pakistan’s Growing Demand for Sieved DPI Lactose The Sieved DPI Lactose market in Pakistan is emerging as a critical segment within the pharmaceutical industry. This specialized excipient plays a vital role in dry powder inhalers (DPIs), ensuring effective drug delivery for respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. Pakistan’s demand is largely import-dependent, as local manufacturers…
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Tuberculosis Crisis in Pakistan: WHO and Ministry of Health Step Up Action
Pakistan’s Fight Against Tuberculosis Gains Urgency Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major public health crisis in Pakistan, claiming 140 lives every day. Despite being preventable and curable, TB remains widespread due to delayed detection, lack of awareness, and limited access to healthcare in rural areas. To address this growing burden, the World Health Organization…
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Life Challenges of Lady Doctors in Pakistan
The Struggles Behind the White Coat Lady doctors in Pakistan are often celebrated as the backbone of healthcare, yet their personal and professional lives reveal a story of struggle and sacrifice. While many young women secure top positions in medical entrance exams and earn MBBS degrees, cultural and social pressures frequently derail their careers. Cultural…