
Thalassemia patients rise to 1,563 at Hamza Foundation in Peshawar
March 2, 2026
PESHAWAR — The number of registered thalassemia and hemophilia patients at Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia Hospital has increased to 1,563, placing additional pressure on…

Al-Shifa intervention prevents blindness in premature twins as doctors warn of rising ROP risk
February 25, 2026
RAWALPINDI, Feb 25, 2026 — The Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has highlighted the growing risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) among preterm babies in…

Malakand commissioner reviews polio campaign, orders stronger preparations for April drive
February 24, 2026
SWAT: Commissioner Malakand Division Masood Ahmad chaired a review meeting in Saidu Sharif to assess post-campaign performance in Upper and Lower Dir and directed…

HSA, PNC join hands to strengthen collaboration in public health sector
February 20, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Health Services Academy (HSA) and Promoting National Cohesion (PNC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in key public…

National Alliance Calls for Immediate Action on Smoke-Free Law and Nicotine Regulation
February 20, 2026
PESHAWAR — The National Alliance for Sustainable Tobacco and Nicotine Control has urged the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to pass pending smoke-free legislation and…

BISP chairperson inaugurates Benazir Nashonuma Facilitation Center in Peshawar
February 19, 2026
PESHAWAR — Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Rubina Khalid, on Wednesday inaugurated the Benazir Nashonuma Facilitation Center at Maulvi Amir Shah…

KP intensifies vaccination drive; 1,200 inoculated at DHO Peshawar
February 13, 2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has stepped up its vaccination campaign across the province following directives from Provincial Health Minister Mian Khaliq ur…

BISP pilot strengthens anemia prevention and nutrition awareness among adolescent girls
February 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A pilot initiative under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has reported encouraging results in improving nutrition practices and preventing iron-deficiency anemia among…

WaterAid Pakistan convenes consultation to advance GEDSI in WASH governance
February 11, 2026
Lahore, January 20, 2026 — WaterAid Pakistan hosted a high-level consultation in Lahore aimed at strengthening legislative leadership for Gender Equality, Disability and Social…

Sindh scales up public autism care to seven free C-ARTS centres across province
February 11, 2026
The Sindh government has expanded its public autism support network to seven free Centres for Autism Rehabilitation and Training (C-ARTS) across the province, widening…

Korean scientists develop spray that seals severe wounds in under a second
February 9, 2026
Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a spray that can rapidly seal severe wounds and stop heavy…

Hamza Foundation’s young thalassemia fighter undergoes successful bone marrow transplant
February 8, 2026
PESHAWAR (Staff Report): Hamza, son of Suleman, a seven-year-old Thalassemia Major patient registered with Hamza Foundation Peshawar under Registration No. HFTP-1060, has successfully undergone…

Hamza Foundation treats 1,560 patients as thalassemia cases rise in Peshawar
February 5, 2026
PESHAWAR — The number of registered thalassemia and other patients at Hamza Foundation Welfare Hospital, Peshawar, has reached 1,560, with new cases continuing to…

Wafi Energy Pakistan holds free eye camp for retailers in Karachi
February 4, 2026
KARACHI: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited held a free eye camp for its retail partners in Karachi in collaboration with Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust, offering…

Anti-polio campaign continues in Mardan until February 5
February 2, 2026
MARDAN: The national anti-polio campaign in Mardan district will continue from Monday until February 5, with health authorities urging parents to ensure vaccination of…

Islamabad Diagnostic Center receives PNRA certificate for radiation safety compliance
February 2, 2026
Islamabad: In recognition of its exemplary performance in radiation safety and the highest standards of regulatory compliance, the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) has…