In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons at NYU Langone Health in the United States have successfully performed the world’s first whole eye transplant in a human. Although the patient has not yet…
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Rs2.87 Billion Cancer Treatment Project Delayed Due to Bureaucratic Hurdles
A crucial project aimed at providing free cancer treatment to patients across Pakistan has been delayed by a year due to bureaucratic obstacles within the Ministry of Health. The initiative, valued at…
Why Are Tall People More Likely to Get Cancer?
Taller individuals have a higher risk of developing cancer, according to strong evidence from the World Cancer Research Fund. Research has shown that people with greater height are more likely to develop…
Punjab Govt to Establish Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore, marking a significant step toward improving cancer treatment and care across the province. “We…
Karachi Records 211 Suspected Chikungunya Cases in Five Months
KARACHI: Over the past five months, Karachi has witnessed a sharp rise in chikungunya cases, with 211 suspected cases reported from May to September, according to the health department. Of the 189…
Atypical Metabolite Levels at Birth Linked to Increased SIDS Risk, Study Finds
A recent study, partially funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has found that newborns with atypical metabolite levels are significantly more likely to die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)…
AI Integration in Pharma: PPMA Hosts Workshop to Drive Innovation in Drug Discovery and Personalized Medicine
The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) recently hosted a groundbreaking workshop, “The Future of Pharma: AI Integration for Enhanced Drug Discovery and Personalized Medicine,” in Karachi. Led by AI expert Dr. Semih…
Experts at PIMA Convention Stress Disease Prevention Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
At the 27th Biennial Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) Central Convention, experts emphasized that disease prevention is the most viable solution to combat Pakistan’s rising healthcare costs and increasing disease burden. With…
Pakistan Reports 3 New Polio Cases, Bringing 2024 Total to 21
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) confirmed on Saturday that three new polio cases have emerged in Pakistan, bringing the total for 2024 to 21. The latest cases were reported from Balochistan,…
NIH Issues Advisory for Chikungunya Virus Control Amid Rising Cases in Pakistan
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has released an urgent advisory to help prevent and control the spread of Chikungunya virus across Pakistan, particularly in Karachi and other affected regions. The virus,…