In a significant move to combat the prevalence of Hepatitis B and C, a pilot screening project has been launched in Skardu. This initiative aims to facilitate early detection and treatment of…
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Fake Medicines in Pakistan: Seven Pharmaceutical Companies’ Drugs Declared Spurious
The Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL) has declared medicines from seven pharmaceutical companies as spurious, raising serious concerns about public health and drug safety. These counterfeit drugs were found to contain toxic and…
Citi Pharma Expands API Production with Major Infrastructure Upgrades
Citi Pharma Strengthens API Production with Advanced Infrastructure Citi Pharma Limited has taken a significant step toward expanding its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) production. The company recently announced major infrastructure upgrades aimed…
FDA Approves First New Painkiller in 25 Years: A Game-Changer for Pain Management
Pain relief medications play a crucial role in treating severe conditions, yet new drugs in this category are rare. However, after 25 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved…
PM Shehbaz Inaugurates Nationwide Polio Drive, Vows to End Disease in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially launched Pakistan’s first polio eradication campaign of 2025 on Sunday by administering polio drops to children under five. The week-long nationwide initiative, running from February 3 to…
Abbottabad Children’s Hospital Opens Advanced 40-Bed Neonatal Care Unit
The Abbottabad Children’s Hospital has taken a major step forward in improving newborn healthcare with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art 40-bed neonatal care unit. This new facility is designed to provide critical…
Peshawar Confirms Second Mpox Case This Month
Health authorities in Peshawar have reported a second case of the mpox virus this month. The latest case involves a five-month-old girl who tested positive upon arrival at Peshawar airport from Qatar….
The Surprising Health Benefits of Tears: More Than Just Emotional Release
Crying is often viewed as a natural response to emotional stress or joy, but tears offer more than just an emotional release. Recent research has unveiled several health benefits of crying that…
Timely Treatment Helps GBS-Affected Girl Recover at Karachi Civil Hospital
A young girl admitted to Karachi’s Civil Hospital with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has made a remarkable recovery thanks to timely medical intervention. The girl, who had suddenly lost mobility in her legs…
Minister Stresses Timely Completion of Sargodha TB Hospital Revamp
The health sector in Pakistan continues to witness critical advancements, with a renewed focus on improving infrastructure and service delivery. In a recent development, the government has placed a spotlight on revamping…