Tag: health herald

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Oral Insulin Pills Could Transform Diabetes Care For more than a century, scientists have searched for a way to deliver insulin in pill form. The challenge has always been the human digestive system, which breaks down insulin before it can reach the bloodstream. Now, researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan believe they may have found…

Medicine Prices Surge in Pakistan Amid Middle East Conflict

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Rising Medicine Costs Threaten Healthcare Access in Pakistan Pakistan is experiencing a sharp rise in medicine prices as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts the import of raw materials. The situation has created a significant burden for patients who rely on life-saving drugs, particularly those managing chronic conditions. One of the most alarming…

Applications Open for Child-Friendly Community Initiative in Pakistan

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in News, Pakistan

Building Safer Communities for Children in Pakistan Pakistan has opened applications for the Child-Friendly Community Initiative, a program aimed at strengthening child rights and promoting safer environments for young people. This initiative provides local organizations and NGOs with the opportunity to design and implement projects that directly benefit children in their communities. The program emphasizes…

Pakistan’s Tuberculosis Burden: A Call for Awareness and Action

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in Medical Investigations, News, Pakistan, Un-Category

Tuberculosis in Pakistan: Why Awareness Matters More Than Ever Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be one of Pakistan’s most pressing health challenges. According to the World Health Organization, the country faces 1,800 new TB cases every day and suffers 140 deaths daily from the disease. Despite being both preventable and curable, TB remains a silent epidemic…

Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson Recovers After Surgery in Lahore

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in News, Pakistan

Mike Hesson Chooses Lahore for Surgery and Recovery Pakistan cricket team’s head coach, Mike Hesson, has undergone surgery in Lahore after deciding against traveling back to New Zealand for treatment. The procedure was carried out at a local hospital, though the name of the facility has not been disclosed. Reports confirm that Hesson was dealing…

Low Potassium Intake: Experts Warn of Heart Health Risks

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in Medical Investigations, Un-Category

Potassium Deficiency: The Silent Threat to Your Heart Health experts are warning that low potassium intake is becoming a hidden but serious risk factor for heart health. Potassium, an essential mineral, plays a critical role in regulating blood pressure, maintaining heart rhythm, and supporting overall cardiovascular function. Yet, many people are not consuming enough, leaving…

Punjab Life Insurance Company Licensed by SECP

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Punjab Launches First Provincial Life Insurance Company Pakistan’s insurance sector has reached a new milestone with the launch of Punjab Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC), licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). This marks the establishment of the country’s first provincial government-owned life insurance company, designed to strengthen social health insurance programs…

Fake Cancer Drugs Flood Pakistan: Patients at Risk Amid Shortages

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Counterfeit Cancer Drugs Threaten Patient Safety in Pakistan Pakistan is grappling with a dangerous surge of counterfeit cancer drugs as shortages of modern therapies push desperate patients toward the grey market. With life-saving immunotherapies like pembrolizumab and nivolumab largely unavailable through legal channels, families are left with few options—and many are falling victim to fake…

On Two Wheels: Breaking Barriers to Protect Every Child

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Riding Toward Health Equity: A Vaccinator’s Journey in Kasur In the bustling lanes of Kasur, Punjab, the sound of a motorbike signals more than just movement—it represents hope. At the handlebars is Saba Samuel, a determined vaccinator who has made it her mission to protect children from preventable diseases. With her vaccination kit strapped behind…

Polio Cases Decline Sharply in Pakistan

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