Fragrance Chemicals and Their Impact on Children’s Health Health specialists in Pakistan have raised alarms over the widespread use of artificial fragrances in personal care and household products, warning that these chemicals…
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Sindh High Court Probes Rs2.13bn Robotic Surgery Deal
Robotic Surgery Procurement Under Judicial Scrutiny The Sindh High Court has directed provincial authorities to submit a detailed report within two weeks regarding the controversial Rs2.13 billion procurement of robotic surgery systems…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PMDC Makes MDCAT Mandatory for Medical Education Abroad
New Rules for Pakistani Students Pursuing Medical Education Abroad The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has introduced a new policy requiring all students who plan to pursue medical or dental education…
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…
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…