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Pakistan

Ambitious project announced to fund healthcare research

KARACHI: Over 435,000 clinical trials were registered in different countries of the world last year for the purpose...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am

Pakistan

‘Imbalanced lifestyle’ blamed for growing cardiac diseases in youth

KARACHI: Prominent cardiologists of the country on Sunday attributed the ‘imbalanced lifestyle’ of the youth to...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am

Pakistan

PM for providing free education, healthcare facilities to the poor

LAHORE: Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that all those who were tasked with the ...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am

Pakistan

Bank Alfalah disburses Rs970m for flood-impacted communities

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has disbursed Rs 970 million for flood-impacted communities in the first half of 2023 during...

Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am

Pakistan

Education, healthcare spending remains below budgeted targets: IMF

ISLAMABAD: Even though Pakistan spent Rs 404 billion or 0.4 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on regular...

Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am

Technology

After raising $11.5mn last year, MedznMore says it has shut operations

Co-founder says company in talks 'with a few large players who have shown interest in buying its technology and brand, Tabiyat.pk'

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:19pm

Pakistan

CM says 22 social security hospitals to be set up across Punjab

LAHORE: Announcing the government’s decision to open 22 social security hospitals across the province to cater to...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am

World

Indian hospitals set investors’ pulses racing in post-COVID boom

PUNE: In Pune city, Indira IVF is teeming with patients ready to spend $1,300 on fertility treatments that few...

Published 30 Jun, 2023 02:35pm

Editorials

Healthcare as a fundamental right

EDITORIAL: HRCP’s (Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s) call for making the right to health a fundamental part...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Pakistan

Concerns voiced over alarming rise in the number of diabetics

KARACHI: Around 53 percent people were found to be diabetics in Pakistan when over 21,729 people were screened for...

Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am

Pakistan

50 beds allocated to paediatric patients in PINS

LAHORE: As many as 50 beds have been allocated for the treatment of children in the Punjab Institute of ...

Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am

Pakistan

Awareness campaign on new law for protection of healthcare launched

KARACHI: The Sindh Health Department, SZABIST and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have launched ...

Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am

Pakistan

KMU launches ‘first design thinking’ training for MBBS students

PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University Institute of Medical Sciences (KMU-IMS) Kohat organized Pakistan’s first ...

Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am

Pakistan

SAPM speaks about importance of public communication and tech skills development via digital platforms in healthcare

KARACHI: Minister of State and Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Public Communication and Digital...

Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am

Pakistan

Seminar held to raise awareness about TB

KARACHI: Every year the Stop TB Partnership and its partners unite to raise public awareness about the devastating...

Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am

Pakistan

StanChart hosts Iftaar for children of ‘HOPE’

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited in continuation of its resourceful initiatives for empowerment,...

Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am

Pakistan

Healthcare and education sectors: ‘SBP podcast highlights overseas Pakistanis’ role’

KARACHI: The latest episode of SBP Podcast series discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan in the healthcare and...

Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am

Pakistan

Health Day marked: Need for promoting healthy lifestyles underscored

LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘World Health Day’ was marked here on Friday with a firm resolve to raise...

Updated 08 Apr, 2023 06:47am

Pakistan

Alvi for promoting preventive healthcare

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for a greater focus on promoting preventive healthcare in the country...

Published 08 Apr, 2023 06:21am

Pakistan

AJK govt determined to deliver quality healthcare at people’s doorstep: PM

MIRPUR (AJK): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Illayas has said that his government was...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am

Opinion

Healthcare in Sindh is not ailing

Providing free quality public healthcare has been a cornerstone of the Pakistan People’s Party manifesto. The...

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 06:54am

World

Biden teases budget plan, eyes extending Medicare

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden aims to protect Medicare and reduce health care costs by raising some taxes on...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 07:32pm

Print

CWDP approves Rs11bn healthcare projects

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CWDP) has approved three health projects worth Rs 11.25 billion –...

Updated 06 Mar, 2023 08:44am

Pakistan

Policy measures sought to control ‘crisis’ of obesity

ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of ‘World Obesity Day’ on Friday, health experts and advocates in Pakistan have ...

Published 04 Mar, 2023 07:20am

Pakistan

Free heart medical camp today

KARACHI: Chiniot General Hospital Korangi (CGH) is organising free heart medical camp on Saturday (today) between 11...

Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am

Opinion

The changing health scene

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Healthcare: the healing touch can’t be felt through high-tech gear”...

Published 01 Jan, 2023 03:14am

Opinion

Healthcare: the healing touch can’t be felt through high-tech gear

Healthcare around the world has changed dramatically over the years. While it has improved in detection of diseases...

Updated 31 Dec, 2022 06:33am

Pakistan

Rs26bn allocated for healthcare projects

LAHORE: Under the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, work has been started for providing...

Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am

Pakistan

Mothers, children: Dr Bhutta calls for ensuring accessible healthcare

KARACHI: Given the disproportionately high rate of girls who become mothers under the age of 18 in underserved...

Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am

BR Research

Interview with Saad Siddiqui, Co-Founder & CEO – Find my Doctor (FMD)

‘We focus primarily on healthcare services at home’ Saad Siddiqui is the Co-Founder & CEO – Find my...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 08:49am