Minister accepts dearth of doctors in govt hospitals KARACHI: Higher salaries at private hospitals hinder expert doctors from joining the public healthcare sector, Sindh... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan AMR third leading cause of death in Pakistan: experts KARACHI: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is the third leading cause of death in Pakistan, where it is estimated that... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Trans-fat presence in processed food: Govt urged to develop framework FAISALABAD: Experts at a policy dialogue have urged the government to develop a framework regarding limiting less... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Child stunting at national level: PM directs authorities to present plan with provinces’ nod ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to prepare and present a... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
World Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave MANILA: South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Pakistan Kidney, liver diseases: People urged to adopt healthy lifestyle LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has urged the people to adopt a healthy lifestyle to avoid... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Injured Customs officials: Station Commander inquires after health at DHQ DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Station Commander Dera Brigadier Amir Hayat on Sunday inquired after the health of injured Customs... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Health dept finalises Eid contingency plan LAHORE: Pursuant to the directions of the Punjab government, the provincial Health department has finalised Eid... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Business & Finance LCCI chief urges govt to address concerns voiced by health, OTC sector LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Friday urged the government to address concerns of the... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan BECS, PPDU sign LoU with Muslim Hands Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) and Project Planning and Development... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Pakistan Minister vows to enhance healthcare services across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has expressed resolve to achieve a 100-per cent implementation... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Pakistan Programme chief warns against polio data complacency LAHORE: Head of the polio programme in Punjab and Emergency Operations Centre Coordinator Khizer Afzaal has called... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Editorials Combating illicit cigarette trade EDITORIAL: The illicit sale of cigarettes in the country continues to be a pervasive issue, having a detrimental... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Pakistan 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
Editorials Mismanaged water resources EDITORIAL: Waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea, dysentery, typhoid and hepatitis A are taking a heavy toll on... Updated 04 Mar, 2024 04:38am
Pakistan ‘Adoption of preventive steps against diseases prerequisite to ward off treatment’ ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that the adoption of preventive measures against various diseases was a... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Pakistan AKU receives $1.5m Wellcome Leap KARACHI: Aga Khan University has received a $1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap, a leading global health ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Pakistan Sindh Community Foundation forms MSC for better health HYDERABAD: MultiSectoral Committee (MSC) at the District level was formed by the Sindh Community Foundation under... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
Print Health, education critical for women’s empowerment: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has said that the provision of health and education facilities is... Updated 26 Feb, 2024 09:03am
Pakistan Modern EPI vaccination centre set up LAHORE: Inaugurating the model ‘EPI Vaccination Centre’ established in the Institute of Public Health (IPH) with... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Ministry denies banning use of vitamins ISLAMABAD: A spokesperson for the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Health activists for raising tobacco taxes to curb smoking ISLAMABAD: Health advocates stressed the critical need for raising tobacco taxes specifically targeting cigarettes ... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Health-related challenges: President for adopting preventive care RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed the need for adopting preventive care to address... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Pakistan CM visits P&SHC Dept, inaugurates ‘Sehat Zindagi’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department located ... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
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
Pakistan CS opens free screening camp at Civil Secretariat LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman inaugurated a free screening camp at the Civil Secretariat here on... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan CPSP delegation praises CM Punjab for his initiatives in health sector LAHORE: The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) has admired the caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
World Arab Health in Dubai: Pakistan’s way forward into healthcare market? This year, more than 40 Pakistani companies participated in the exhibition Published 01 Feb, 2024 07:27pm
Pakistan Health crisis in Pakistan: experts pin blame on govt for its indifference Health sector experts said the government has a huge role to play in alleviating the health crisis in Pakistan –... Published 30 Jan, 2024 10:27pm
Opinion Electronic cigarettes and devices: Menace spreading at warp speed The health implications of electronic cigarettes, often referred to as e-cigarettes or vapes, have been the focus of... Published 22 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces