A farmer harvests wheat crops in a field in Pakistan. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Widespread cultivation of biofortified zinc wheat has mobilised...
All public hospitals in Islamabad have been placed on high alert with emergency protocols in effect
Abdullah and Minsa are suffering from a congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot
Recognition was based purely on documentation, allegedly facilitated in return for financial gains, says official
Latest victim is a 15-month-old male child from the Pashtoon tribe, belonging to the Wazir caste
New case marks the second confirmed polio case from KP this year
Minister stresses importance of awareness, empathy, and community engagement to eliminate crippling disease
Junaid says his foundation donated 2.1m bottles of MMS to pregnant women in Pakistan through govt
Kamal emphasises urgent need to link research with policy execution
HEC directive comes amid concerns about potential legal complications if key appointments are made under interim leadership
Top religious scholar says that donating organs from living persons to save human lives was not forbidden in Shariat
Findings were presented at the IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025
Drap’s newly-appointed chief disclosed that export of Tramadol tablets had already been linked to verification of orders from importing countries
Minister agrees with bill’s proponent, Sharmila, that both partners should undergo testing, starting with groom
Decision, taken during 62nd meeting of Council held on March 1, 2025, will take effect from May 31 this year
Officials say first local case involved a 20-year-old male from Peshawar
NIH says that virus thrives in warm, humid conditions, making post-monsoon period particularly high-risk
Over 45 million children were vaccinated earlier this month in countrywide campaign
This marks third polio case from Sindh in 2025 and first from Punjab
A test tube can be seen in this picture with the name Hepatitis C on it. — Pixabay/FileISLAMABAD: A pilot project under “Prime Minister’s...
Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at National Institute of Health confirmed case on Saturday
Bharath stresses One Health is integrated approach that recognises interconnectedness of human, and environmental health
Girl developed symptoms on January 30, samples were collected on February 3 and 4 before being sent to lab
Officials reported latest case was detected in Shikarpur, with onset of paralysis recorded on December 15, 2024
Significant milestone includes negative samples from federal capital along with several cities across provinces
Members express concerns about effectiveness of past expenditures and fair distribution of resources
A picture taken at the inauguration of the Newborn Care Unit. — UnicefABBOTTABAD: A Newborn Care Unit started functioning at the Women and...
Farzhana will be responsible for leading organisation’s strategic direction
Agenda for meeting includes review of implementation status of recommendations made during 16th TAG meeting
Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at National Institute of Health confirms case on Thursday
The representational image shows a patient being vaccinated. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: The health authorities reported two cases of human...
A representational image showing different medicines. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: The unchecked misuse and abuse of three commonly available medicines...
Project will involve screening of over 1.1m people, will provision immediate treatment for those testing positive
Prof Huma warns 100 people die daily from hepatitis C-related complications, including liver failure and cancer
Students from private medical colleges have alleged being charged up to Rs3m annually
Experts at conference agree mental well-being depends on more than just nutrition
"There is no officer above Grade 19 in Jinnah Hospital," laments Murad Ali Shah
Surge reflects impact of a deregulatory policy introduced earlier this year
Deregulation policy was intended to assist pharmaceutical sector, which faced skyrocketing production costs
Hospital’s Executive Director, Dr Rana Imran Sikander, presents a grim picture of staffing crisis
Child in Tank represents fourth polio case in district this year, while Kashmore case marks second in district
Pakistan Polio Programme says virus strain is genetically linked to environmental sample detected in Sibi
WHO’s recommendation aligns with its objective to improve vaccine-induced immunity against prevalent variants
Dr Bhutta’s groundbreaking research and leadership improved lives of millions
NHS official says “Subsequent testing at the NIH confirmed the Mpox infection"
