The Financial Strain of Healthcare in Pakistan Healthcare in Pakistan is becoming increasingly unaffordable for ordinary citizens. Out-of-pocket payments—direct expenses made by patients for medical services—are acting as a hidden tax on…
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Hospitals in Pakistan Face Scrutiny Over Drug Procurement Violations
Ensuring Transparency in Hospital Drug Procurement Hospitals across Pakistan are facing heightened scrutiny after reports of violations in drug procurement surfaced. Authorities have raised concerns about irregularities in purchasing practices, pointing to…
Loralai Youth Drive Against Drug Menace Under Project Pakistan
Youth Leading the Fight Against Drug Abuse In a significant step toward tackling Pakistan’s drug crisis, Loralai has mobilized its youth under Project Pakistan to lead an awareness drive against substance abuse….
Pakistan’s HIV Challenge: 84,000 Cases Registered, 23,000 Patients Untraceable
Addressing Pakistan’s HIV Crisis Pakistan is facing a dual challenge in its fight against HIV. According to Health Minister Mustafa Kamal, the country has 84,000 registered HIV cases, but nearly 23,000 patients…
Telemedicine Revives Careers of Pakistan’s Women Doctors
Breaking Barriers with Digital Healthcare In Pakistan, women make up the majority of medical graduates, yet many leave the profession after marriage due to family obligations, lack of childcare facilities, and workplace…
CDL Karachi Achieves WHO Prequalification, Elevating Drug Testing Standards
Strengthening Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Credibility The Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) Karachi, a statutory facility under the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), has achieved World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification, a milestone that places…
Pakistan’s Mothers Matter Program: Transforming Maternal Health Literacy
Empowering Families Through Maternal Health Literacy Pakistan continues to face one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with preventable complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, sepsis, and eclampsia claiming lives….
U.S-NIH Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable: Progress and Gaps
Bridging the Gap in Sex-Inclusive Research The U.S-NIH introduced the Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) policy in 2016 to improve the rigor and reproducibility of biomedical research. By requiring investigators to…
Pakistan Urged to Promote Traditional Medicines for Disease Prevention
Reviving Traditional Medicine for a Healthier Pakistan Health experts and policymakers are urging Pakistan to promote traditional medicines as part of its national strategy for disease prevention. With rising healthcare costs and…
WHO Calls for Stronger Action to Prevent Malaria Resurgence in Pakistan
Malaria Elimination: A Shared Responsibility for Pakistan’s Future On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a strong call to action for Pakistan and its partners to prevent a resurgence…