Tag: health herald
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PMDC Introduces New Rules for Medical Students Abroad
Ensuring Quality Standards for Pakistani Medical Students Abroad The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced new regulations for students planning to pursue medical or dental education overseas. Under these rules, students must qualify for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) and obtain PMDC registration before leaving Pakistan. The decision was finalized…
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Pakistan-US Expand Health Sector Cooperation
Strengthening Bilateral Healthcare Partnerships Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the health sector during a high-level meeting in Islamabad. The discussions were led by Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and US Assistant Secretary of State for Pakistan Affairs S. Paul Kapur, with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A.…
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Italian Man Suspected of Hantavirus Under Quarantine
Hantavirus Concerns Rise Amid Cruise Ship Outbreak Italian health authorities are investigating a suspected case of hantavirus after a 25-year-old man was quarantined and his biological samples sent to a hospital in Rome for testing. The man had traveled on a KLM flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam, where another passenger later died from hantavirus. His…
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Pakistan Launches Rs67bn Hepatitis-C Elimination Program
Nationwide Drive to Eliminate Hepatitis-C Pakistan has formally launched its largest public health initiative to eliminate Hepatitis-C, a disease that affects nearly 10 million people in the country. The Rs67 billion programme was inaugurated by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal, who described it as a “historic and revolutionary” step for the…
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US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Responds to Andes Virus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
CDC’s Response to the Andes Virus Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively managing a deadly outbreak of the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, among passengers and crew of a cruise ship traveling in the Atlantic Ocean. The outbreak was first reported on May 2, 2026, and has since drawn…
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PCOS Renamed to Metabolic Reproductive Syndrome
Why Renaming PCOS Matters for Women’s Health Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting millions of women globally, has long been misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Recently, medical experts have renamed it Metabolic Reproductive Syndrome (MRS) to better reflect the wide-ranging health challenges associated with the condition. The old name focused primarily on ovarian cysts, which often…
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Pakistan Nears WHO Level 3 Pharma Certification
Pakistan’s Pharma Industry Eyes Global Expansion Pakistan is making significant strides in the pharmaceutical sector, with the country now close to achieving World Health Organization (WHO) Level 3 certification. This achievement will allow local pharmaceutical firms to expand exports from the current 51 countries to more than 150 international markets. Federal Minister for National Health…
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Pakistan-Iran Health Cooperation: Joint Committees Formed
Building Stronger Healthcare Ties Between Pakistan and Iran Pakistan and Iran have taken a significant step toward strengthening their healthcare systems by agreeing to expand cooperation in the health sector. The decision was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and Iran’s Ambassador Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam in Islamabad. Both…
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Pakistan-China Pharma Collaboration: 10 MoUs Signed
Strengthening Healthcare Through Strategic Partnerships Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry has taken a bold step forward with the signing of 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese firms. These agreements focus on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing, vaccine collaboration, technology transfer, and large-scale investment, setting the stage for a stronger and more self-reliant healthcare system.…
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Pakistan Observes International Nurses Day with Renewed Focus on Healthcare
Celebrating Nurses as Healthcare Pillars Pakistan observed International Nurses Day with ceremonies and awareness events across hospitals and institutions, recognizing the indispensable role nurses play in patient care and healthcare delivery. Officials and medical professionals emphasized that nurses are the backbone of healthcare systems, providing frontline support in hospitals, clinics, and community health programs. Their…