
Smartphone addiction and sleep deprivation to rising mental health concerns among youth
May 14, 2026
A growing number of international studies are warning that excessive smartphone use and poor sleep habits are contributing to mental health and lifestyle problems…

The National Assembly approves fines for refusing polio vaccine, makes NADRA certificate mandatory
May 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved new legislation introducing stricter measures to support Pakistan’s polio eradication campaign, including fines for parents or guardians who…

12-year-old boy dies after eating watermelon
May 13, 2026
A 12-year-old boy died and three other children from the same family were hospitalised in India’s Chhattisgarh state in a suspected food poisoning case…

6 frozen fruits recommend for weight loss
May 13, 2026
Frozen fruit can help people increase their daily intake of produce while supporting weight management goals, according to registered dietitians. Nutrition experts say frozen…

Al-Shifa helps 140 children beat eye cancer through free treatment support
May 11, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Around 140 children treated for eye cancer at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital over the past three years have successfully recovered, offering hope to…

PIC performs Pakistan’s first successful endoscopic heart surgery
May 8, 2026
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC-MTI) has successfully performed what it says is Pakistan’s first endoscopic cardiac surgery, marking a major development in…

Pakistan records major decline in child stunting under Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP)
May 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded a significant reduction in child stunting under the Benazir Income Support Programme’s Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP), according to an independent…

Students lead blood donation drive in Timergara to support thalassemia patients
May 5, 2026
DIR LOWER, May 5 — A student-led blood donation drive was held at Government Postgraduate College Timergara to support patients suffering from thalassemia and…

Immunization Week activities in Kohistan promote child vaccination awareness
May 1, 2026
PESHAWAR, Pakistan: A series of activities were held in Kohistan during World Immunization Week to raise awareness about child vaccination and the importance of…

BISP links Nashonuma programme with national immunization registry to improve child coverage
April 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced plans to strengthen immunization coverage by integrating its Benazir Nashonuma Programme with the National…

Peshawar hosts first national conference on minimally invasive cardiac surgery
April 26, 2026
PESHAWAR — April 26, 2026: Pakistan’s first national conference on minimally invasive cardiac surgery concluded at the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology, bringing together leading…

DRAP orders nationwide survey to enforce ban on disposable syringes
April 23, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has directed a nationwide market survey to enforce its ban on conventional disposable syringes, aiming to…

Awareness walk in Tank highlights importance of child immunization
April 23, 2026
TANK, Apr 23 — The District Health Office (DHO) in Tank organized an awareness walk to mark World Immunization Week, aiming to promote child…

Hamza Foundation Collects 100 Blood Bags Through Monal Volunteers
April 22, 2026
PESHAWAR, April 22, 2026 — Volunteers associated with Monal Restaurant donated 100 blood bags during a camp organised in collaboration with Hamza Foundation Welfare…

INMOL Lahore designated as IAEA Collaborating Centre, PAEC presents plaque
April 20, 2026
LAHORE, April 20 — The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has designated the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology (INMOL) in Lahore as an International…

Najeeb Ullah Anjum applauds Hamza Foundation’s services during Peshawar visit
April 13, 2026
PESHAWAR: Renowned television artist Najeeb Ullah Anjum visited the Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia Center and Blood Transfusion Services on April 13, 2026, where he…