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…
137 new dengue cases confirmed in Punjab during last 24 hours: Secretary Health
During the last 24 hours, dengue was confirmed in 137 new patients across the province and total confirmed cases have risen to 5717.Secretary Health Punjab Ali Jan Khan has urged the citizens to keep their environment clean and dry to avoid dengue.Mean…
Private Hospital in Islamabad Fined Rs. 1 Million for Killing a Patient Due to Medical Negligence
The Zimri Orthopedic Hospital in Islamabad has been slapped with a Rs. 1 million fine after a tragic incident in which a patient lost his life during surgery due to criminal negligence.The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) took this acti…
Health Minister emphasizes strengthening primary health care system
Caretaker Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan has said improvement in the health sector cannot be made without strengthening the primary health care system.He was speaking during his visit to a Basic Health Center for inspection at Bhara Kahu in Islamabad.H…
World Pharmacists Day being observed today
World Pharmacists Day is being observed on Monday to recognize and appreciate the vital role that pharmacists play in healthcare systems around the world.The theme for 2023 is “Pharmacy strengthening health systems.” This day aims to raise awareness a…
Dr Saad inaugurates door-to-door fumigation campaign against dengue, malaria
Sindh Caretaker Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz inaugurated the door-to-door fumigation campaign against dengue and malaria in the South district of Karachi.The Minister said on this occasion that this campaign has been started by keeping in view t…