
KP BTA inspects Hamza Foundation thalassemia center in Peshawar
April 9, 2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Blood Transfusion Authority (KP BTA) conducted an inspection of the Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia and Hemophilia Center in Peshawar to…

PRCS, Turkish Red Crescent hold blood donation drive at Türkiye embassy in Islamabad
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Red Crescent Society, in collaboration with Turkish Red Crescent, organised a blood donation drive at the Embassy of Türkiye in Islamabad to…

Thatta launches blood donation drive to support 600 thalassemia patients
March 31, 2026
THATTA, March 31: The district administration in Thatta has announced a four-day blood donation campaign to support around 600 thalassemia patients in Thatta and…

Pakistan urges urgent action to eliminate tuberculosis on World TB Day 2026
March 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD, March 24: Pakistan has called for urgent, coordinated and sustained action to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) as the country marks World Tuberculosis Day 2026,…

Foods to avoid on Eid ul-Fitr: what to eat and how to stay well after Ramadan
March 20, 2026
Islamabad — On Eid ul-Fitr, health experts are urging people to ease back into regular eating habits and avoid heavy, fried, and sugary foods…

Research shows gardeners are among the happiest people on Earth
March 20, 2026
Growing evidence from psychological and public health research suggests that people who engage in gardening report higher levels of happiness, lower stress, and improved…

Maroof International Hospital hosts Iftar to promote dialogue and community engagement
March 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Maroof International Hospital, in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), hosted an Iftar dinner in the…

Hamza Foundation seeks government support as thalassemia cases rise in Peshawar
March 17, 2026
PESHAWAR — The Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia Hospital in Peshawar has appealed to the government for a dedicated building as the number of patients…

Pakistan explores local production of long-acting HIV prevention injection
March 9, 2026
Pakistan is exploring the possibility of producing a new HIV prevention injection locally as global health agencies and local pharmaceutical manufacturers assess options to…

Civil society groups call for increased tobacco control funding in Pakistan’s 2026–27 budget
March 5, 2026
Civil society organizations in Pakistan have urged federal and provincial governments to allocate dedicated resources for tobacco control funding in the upcoming fiscal budget…

Maroof International Hospital announces new DHA Rawalpindi facility at annual Iftar dinner
March 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD – March 2026: Maroof International Hospital has announced plans to establish a new healthcare facility in DHA Phase II, Rawalpindi, expanding its services…

Hepatitis cases reported in Sujawal village as residents seek urgent medical support
March 2, 2026
SUJAWAL — Residents of Ali Muhammad Malah village in Taluka Jati, Sujawal district, have reported multiple cases of suspected hepatitis B and C over…

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…