Disease Outbreaks Threaten Flood Survivors in Swat
SWAT: Survivors of the recent floods in Swat are now grappling with outbreaks of eye infections, skin diseases, and stomach-related illnesses in Mingora and nearby affected localities. Hundreds…
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‘Best of ASCO 2025’ held in Lahore
Latest research and advances in cancer treatment highlighted LAHORE, August 23 (APP): An international conference titled “Best of ASCO 2025” was organized under the…
WASA MD chairs meeting to review dengue prevention steps
RAWALPINDI: Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi Director General Muhammad Saleem Ashraf on Friday chaired a special meeting to review steps taken by the…
Dar chairs ECNEC, approves Rs 212 Bln Jinnah Medical Complex Project
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Friday, chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National…
Women University Swabi medical team treats flood related victims in Buner
Buner: A medical and mental health team from Women University Swabi visited the Peshonaye area of Buner where they treated dozens of male and…
PM&DC Set to Go Fully Digital with Minimal Human Interaction
Islamabad: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, inaugurated the newly developed MDCAT Question Bank at the Pakistan Medical…
Top nursing body under fire for unlawful appointments, favoritism
By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), the body responsible for regulating and formulating policies for the nursing profession, has…
CDA Vows to Enhance Healthcare Facilities for Employees and Citizens of Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: An important meeting was held at the CDA Headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA, Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Director General Civil…
Junaid Family Foundation signs deal with Gates Foundation & UNICEF to scale up maternal, newborn health
Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD The Junaid Family Foundation has signed a landmark Letter of Cooperation (LoC) with the Gates Foundation and UNICEF to strengthen…
PIMS Hospital faces a significant patient load, Health Secretary
Sohail Butt Islamabad: Mr. Nadeem Mahbub, Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination, carried out a surprise visit to the Outpatient…
Isolation and Lack of Social Interaction Linked to Liver Diseases
A long-term study has revealed that isolation, avoiding social interactions, and not spending time with family and friends increase the risk of developing fatty…
Revealed: Open Sale of Fake Medicines in Sindh
The sale of counterfeit medicines in Sindh has been exposed, as provincial drug inspectors seized several medicines, which were later declared fake by the…
Mother’s Milk Also Helps Prevent Eye Diseases
A study conducted in the U.S. has revealed that while mother’s milk protects against various diseases, it is also beneficial for eye health. According…
Causes of Rising Maternal Mortality Uncovered
In response to directives from the Sindh Health Department, Civil Hospital has initiated echocardiograms for pregnant women. A groundbreaking study by a Pakistani female…
Is Facial Treatment Really Necessary?
Over time, the skin loses its softness, often due to an unbalanced diet and lack of proper skincare. Experts believe that facial massage is…
Good News for Umrah Pilgrims and Meningitis Patients
A shipment of 37,500 doses of meningitis vaccine has arrived in Pakistan. According to DRAP sources, a private pharmaceutical company imported the vaccine. Punjab…
Vaccine for Meningitis Becomes Scarce, Umrah Pilgrims in Distress
Due to Saudi authorities making the meningitis vaccine mandatory for Umrah pilgrims, a shortage of the vaccine has emerged in Lahore and across Punjab.…