Experts for harmonising cigarette taxes with WHO guidelines ISLAMABAD: Health experts and anti-tobacco activists urged the government to harmonise cigarette taxes with the ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
World Gaza humanitarian situation ‘inhumane’: WHO GENEVA: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is inhumane, the head of the World Health Organization said... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Recall of defective drugs: DRAP seeks input of stakeholders on guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in line with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World Gaza humanitarian situation ‘inhumane’: WHO GENEVA: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is inhumane, the head of the World Health Organization said... Published 21 Feb, 2024 09:38pm
World Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000... Published 20 Feb, 2024 05:08pm
World Gaza hospitals ‘completely overwhelmed’: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization lamented Wednesday that fewer than half of its requested aid-delivery missions... Published 14 Feb, 2024 06:51pm
Pakistan Clinical trials: DRAP seeks suggestions on revision of guidelines by 22nd ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has asked all the stakeholders to send their suggestions... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:02am
Editorials AI in healthcare – risks and rewards EDITORIAL: The debate surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has generated much heated discussion in... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
World WHO rejects Israel’s claim of ‘collusion’ with Hamas GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Friday denied Israel’s claim that the WHO was in collusion with Hamas by... Published 26 Jan, 2024 10:05pm
Print Hunger stalks the entire Gaza Strip GAZA/GENEVA: In battered, hard-to-reach north Gaza, rare aid deliveries get mobbed by desperate, hungry Palestinians... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:46am
World Tank shelling kills 9 at UN shelter in south Gaza: UN official GAZA STRIP: Tank shelling on a UN shelter on Wednesday killed nine people in Gaza’s main southern city of Khan... Published 24 Jan, 2024 10:34pm
World Cameroon launches historic large-scale malaria jab campaign SOA (Cameroon): Cameroon on Monday launched the first malaria vaccination programme to be offered nationwide and as ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Editorials Covid again EDITORIAL: Now that it’s pretty clear that the Covid virus is making a comeback across the world – particularly... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am
World WHO sees ‘incredibly low’ COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge LONDON/CHICAGO: Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting pressure on... Published 12 Jan, 2024 12:15pm
Business & Finance Cigarette industry: SDPI says revenue collection targets missed since 2017 ISLAMABAD: A new study conducted by Pakistani think tank Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) revealed... Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:06am
World Conditions ‘indescribable’: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization pleaded with Israel on Wednesday to allow the WHO and other UN agencies access... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Print PM for provision of health services to everyone ISLAMABAD: The first Global Health Security Summit (GHSS) began on Wednesday in Pakistan under the theme “Together... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:51am
World Gaza aid access ‘shrinking’: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday its ability to provide aid and support struggling hospitals... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan All set for anti-polio drive in KP from tomorrow PESHAWAR: All arrangements have been finalized to carry out a seven days anti-polio campaign successfully to be... Published 07 Jan, 2024 02:43am
Business & Finance Cigarette industry: Influence on policymaking caused Rs567bn revenue loss in last 7 years ISLAMABAD: The influence of cigarette industry on policymaking has not only impacted nation’s financial well-being... Published 04 Jan, 2024 05:41am
Editorials The massacre in Gaza EDITORIAL: The horrific events in Gaza continue to shake global conscience with the Gazan health ministry announcing... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
World Gaza population in 'grave peril', says WHO GENEVA: The population of Gaza is in "grave peril", the head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday,... Published 27 Dec, 2023 11:51pm
World Desperation rising amid acute hunger at Gaza hospitals: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization said it led missions to barely functioning hospitals in northern Gaza at the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
World Desperation rising amid acute hunger at Gaza hospitals: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organisation said it led missions to barely functioning hospitals in northern Gaza at the... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 10:38pm
World War pushing Gaza to famine, UN warns GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): The Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, the United Nations ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
World No functional hospitals left in northern Gaza: WHO GENEVA: There are no longer any functional hospitals in the north of the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization... Updated 22 Dec, 2023 06:34am
World No functional hospitals left in northern Gaza: WHO GENEVA: There are no longer any functional hospitals in the north of the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 10:20pm
Pakistan KP finalises Health Security Action Plan 2024-2028 PESHAWAR: The Technical Group in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the leadership of Director General Health Services,... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Print Israel strikes Gaza as pressure grows for ceasefire GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Israel kept up deadly strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday despite... Updated 18 Dec, 2023 08:35am
Pakistan Workshop on ‘Drug Use & HIV’: Speakers for strengthening drug treatment services LAHORE: Terming the epidemic of drug users in Pakistan as alarmingly high, the speakers at a workshop here on... Published 15 Dec, 2023 03:12am