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"
Representational image shows an aerial view of the commercial district of Pakistan's port city of Karachi. — AFP/FileKarachi has witnessed nearly...
DRAP approved manufacturing of Sildenafil syrup solely for managing pulmonary hypertension in children
Affected districts include Charsadda, DI Khan, Rawalpindi, Kambar, Jamshoro, Killa Saifullah, and Mastung
Dr Haroon says each implant costs around $9,000–$10,000, with total surgery package
Health authorities urge parents to ensure their children receive the vaccine
Thousands die annually from chronic kidney disease in Pakistan, due lack of organ transplant programme
Representational image shows a health worker administering polio drops to a child during a vaccination campaign on August 7, 2023. — AFPISLAMABAD:...
Drap CEO says steps being taken to ensure safer medication practices in line with WHO recommendations
Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra, first diagnostic test, undergoes rigorous assessment by WHO
Extended BDS programme is expected to enhance global recognition of Pakistani dental graduates
We have to decide whether we save Pakistan or allow sit-ins to take place, says PM
Experts commended health ministry alongside NIH for their comprehensive efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance
Latest case brings total number of Wild Poliovirus Type-1 cases to 48 in country this year
This marks Pakistan’s 47th case of wild poliovirus type-1 in 2024
Pakistan emphasises importance of building gender-sensitive and child-responsive workforce
Balochistan remains the hardest-hit province this year with 23 cases
Federal Health Secretary affirms Centre is addressing KP's concerns through scientific measures, including nerve conduction
45 cases are distributed across Balochistan , Sindh , KP , and one case in Punjab and Islamabad
Balochistan reported the highest number of zero-dose cases
New case comes during nationwide campaign, launched to immunise 45m children under five years old