Tag: health herald
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Hospital Guards Protest Unpaid Wages in Rawalpindi
Unpaid Wages Spark Hospital Guards’ Protest in Rawalpindi Rawalpindi witnessed chaos as hospital security guards staged a protest over unpaid wages, blocking Murree Road and disrupting traffic. The demonstration highlighted the growing frustration among guards who claim they have not received salaries for the past four months. The guards, employed at government hospitals, revealed that…
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Punjab Launches First General Insurance Company
Punjab’s Bold Step Toward Inclusive Insurance Punjab has taken a pioneering step by establishing its first-ever General Insurance Company (GIC), a reform initiative led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. This move positions Punjab as the leading province in Pakistan’s insurance sector, aiming to provide citizens with accessible and comprehensive coverage. The newly proposed Punjab General…
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Lab-Grown Skin Breakthrough Shows Functional Blood Vessel Growth
Skin Organoids Unlock New Possibilities in Wound Healing A groundbreaking study has shown that lab-grown human skin organoids can develop functional blood vessels, mimicking many of the features of natural skin. These microvascular networks not only supply oxygen and nutrients but also respond to inflammation and regenerate after injury, making them a powerful tool for…
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Midwife Shortage Threatens Maternal Health in Pakistan
Midwives at the Heart of Maternal Care Pakistan is grappling with a severe shortage of midwives, a crisis that directly threatens maternal and newborn health. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the country needs nearly 82,000 additional midwives to meet demand. Currently, there are only 2.2 midwives per 10,000 people, about half the…
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Neglected Graveyards in Rawalpindi Spark Health and Safety Concerns
Graveyard Neglect Turns Into a Public Health Crisis Rawalpindi is facing a growing health and safety challenge as 54 graveyards across the city remain neglected due to funding shortages and poor municipal upkeep. Overgrown vegetation, stagnant water, and infestations of snakes and mosquitoes have turned these burial sites into potential breeding grounds for disease. Residents…
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Pakistan Launches Modern Clinics for Hajj Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Modern Healthcare for Pakistani Pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah Pakistan has taken a significant step to ensure the well-being of its citizens during Hajj 2026 by operationalizing 35 modern clinics in Makkah and Madinah. The initiative, announced by DG Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro, is designed to provide comprehensive medical support to the more than 179,000…
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Pakistan Confronts Rising HIV/AIDS Cases with Emergency Task Force
A National Response to Pakistan’s HIV/AIDS Challenge Pakistan is grappling with a sharp rise in HIV/AIDS cases, sparking urgent action from the government. With over 84,000 registered cases nationwide, the situation has reached a critical point, demanding stronger prevention and treatment measures. To address this growing crisis, the Prime Minister announced the formation of a…
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Pakistan and Afghanistan Join Forces in Synchronized Polio Campaigns
Uniting Against Polio: A Cross-Border Health Mission In April 2026, Pakistan and Afghanistan demonstrated that health knows no borders. Both nations launched synchronized polio vaccination campaigns, reaching 44.8 million children in Pakistan and 12.8 million children in Afghanistan. Alongside polio drops, children aged 6–59 months also received Vitamin A supplements, boosting immunity and overall health.…
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Chinese Surgeon Honored in Pakistan for Life-Saving Cardiac Work
AI and Robotics Transforming Global Cardiac Care Chinese surgeon Pan Xiangbin has been awarded Pakistan’s prestigious “Star of Pakistan” honor, recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to pediatric heart surgery and international medical collaboration. The award was presented by President Asif Ali Zardari in Changsha, Hunan province, marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties. Pan’s work…
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Lack of Incentives for Emergency Specialists Weakens Patient Care in KP
Emergency Care in KP Faces Critical Challenges Health experts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are raising alarms over the absence of financial and career incentives for emergency medicine specialists, warning that this gap is directly undermining patient care in hospitals across the province. A senior doctor at a major teaching hospital explained that emergency physicians rely…