A nationwide anti-polio campaign has kicked off today, with varying durations tailored to different provinces.In Sindh, a week-long initiative starts today, mobilizing over eighty thousand polio workers to reach out to households across 30 districts. …
Category: Health
Pakistan is Witnessing an Alarming Increase in Pediatric Eye Cancer Cases
The number of pediatric eye cancer cases has significantly increased in Pakistan, making it one of the highest in the region.This was revealed by Paediatric Oncologist Dr Tanzeela Farah at Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital on Friday. She added that early de…
Samina Alvi calls for raising awareness about breast cancer to control fatal disease
First Lady Begum Samina Alvi has called for raising awareness about the breast cancer to control the fatal disease.She was addressing a function about Breast Cancer titled “Pink together Strong Forever 2023” in Islamabad today.She urged the women to ad…
NIH Urges Health Authorities to Be Vigilant Against Leptospirosis
The National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Centre for Disease Control has issued an advisory regarding Leptospirosis.The advisory is aimed at informing health authorities and stakeholders to ensure early detection, timely management, and laboratory detec…
Govt taking steps to strengthen health sector in coordination with provinces: Dr. Nadeem
Caretaker Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan says the government taking utmost measures to strengthen health sector in coordination with provinces.Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said health facilities are being refurbished to reinforce th…
Pakistani-American Doctor Stabbed to Death in USA
In a heart-wrenching incident, a Pakistani-American pediatrician was brutally murdered at her apartment by a “tall white guy” in Texas, USA.Law enforcement agencies have taken the alleged murderer, 24-year-old Miles Joseph Fridrich, into their custody….
Sindh Stops Funding of Private Medical Institutes
The provincial Health Department of Sindh has temporarily halted the funding of private medical institutions in the province. The provision of funds will remain suspended until they submit an audit report.According to local media reports, the provinci…
Govt announces three-pronged strategy to eliminate polio virus
Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan has announced the three-pronged strategy to successfully interrupt the circulation of polio virus in the country and join the ranks of the polio-free country.Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, …
Ceremony in connection with Pinktober to create awareness about breast cancer held in Islamabad
A ceremony in connection with Pinktober to create awareness about breast cancer was held at Islamabad Medical and Dental College and Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital in Islamabad today.It was aimed at sensitizing the general public about self-examina…