Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to rid the country of debilitating polio virus.The resolve was expressed during a telephone conversation with Co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’ Bill Gates a…
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
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…
World Health Organization (WHO) has signed an MoU with Pakistan to support the Universal Health Coverage Program.Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar was also present on the occasion.Under the MoU, the WHO has extended support for provision of …
Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan has said interim government is implementing a reform agenda in the health sector.Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, the Minister said practical steps are being taken to strengthen the primary health care system.He …
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…
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…