Tag: health herald

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Reaching the Unreachable: Vaccination Efforts in Sindh In the remote districts of Sindh, Pakistan, health workers are going to extraordinary lengths to deliver vaccines to children who would otherwise remain unprotected. These areas, often cut off by poor roads, floods, or extreme heat, present some of the toughest challenges for public health campaigns. Teams supported…

$20 Million Saudi-Funded King Salman Hospital in Pakistan: What It Means for Healthcare

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Advance King Salman Hospital Projects Key Takeaways A Major Boost to Pakistan’s Healthcare System Pakistan’s healthcare sector is set to receive a significant upgrade with the development of the King Salman Hospital, a project backed by Saudi Arabia. The initiative reflects growing cooperation between the two countries, especially in public welfare…

Types of Drugs and Their Effects on the Human Body

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in Health, World

Understanding the Major Categories of Drugs Drugs play a central role in modern medicine, helping to prevent, treat, and manage a wide range of conditions. They are classified into categories based on how they work, the systems they target, or their chemical properties. One of the most important groups is antimicrobial drugs, which fight infections…

UNFPA Supports Midwifery Education and Workforce Development in Pakistan

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Midwives: Guardians of Maternal and Newborn Health On the occasion of International Day of the Midwife, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Pakistan in expanding midwifery education and workforce development. The initiative aims to strengthen maternal and newborn health services, reduce preventable deaths, and improve healthcare access in underserved…

Global Road Traffic Injuries: Key Facts and Prevention Strategies

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in News, World

Understanding the Global Burden of Road Traffic Injuries Every year, road traffic crashes cut short the lives of 1.19 million people worldwide, while another 20–50 million suffer non-fatal injuries, many resulting in long-term disabilities. These incidents are not only a public health issue but also an economic one, costing countries about 3% of their GDP…

Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan as KP Reports Two More Infections

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Polio Threat Intensifies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan’s fight against polio faces another setback as two fresh cases have been confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. With these infections, the nationwide tally for 2026 has climbed to three, underscoring the persistent challenge of eradicating the virus. Health officials revealed that the new cases were detected in Bannu and…

Why Pakistan Struggles with Health Awareness and Rising HIV Deaths

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The Urgent Need for Health Awareness in Pakistan Pakistan is grappling with a serious health awareness crisis, as preventable diseases continue to claim lives due to poor education and weak public health initiatives. Despite rising AIDS-related deaths, there has been no declaration of a national emergency, leaving experts and activists deeply concerned. One of the…

Rising Medicine Costs Push Patients to the Brink in Pakistan

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in Health, Medicine, News, Pakistan

Escalating Drug Prices Threaten Patient Care Across Pakistan Patients across Pakistan are facing a worsening healthcare crisis as medicine prices continue to climb. In major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar, the cost of essential drugs has surged, leaving families unable to afford treatment for chronic and life-threatening conditions. Since 2023, medicine prices have risen…

PMDC Faces Corruption Allegations as Legal Chief Raises Rule Violations

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in Health

Allegations of Mismanagement Shake PMDC The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has come under scrutiny after its former legal department head submitted allegations of corruption, rule violations, and administrative irregularities to multiple government offices, including the Prime Minister’s Office, the Health Ministry, and the Supreme Court Human Rights Cell. According to the application, the…

Pakistan Approves Prices for 35 Life-Saving Drugs After Delay

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