Govt declares Feb 8 as day of mourning for Prince Karim Aga Khan
The federal government has announced a national day of mourning on February 8 following the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan.
Baby milk formula in Sindh now requires doctor’s prescription
The Sindh government has imposed strict regulations on the sale and promotion of artificial baby milk formula to improve child health and support breastfeeding in the province.
World Braille Day 2025 is being observed today
World Braille Day, is observed today and is being marked today to raise awareness about the critical role of Braille in empowering blind and partially sighted individuals.
Here’s all you need to know about insomnia: causes, symptoms, treatments
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder which make it tough for people to fall asleep or get good-quality sleep. Insomnia is when sleep problems happen regularly and affect your daily life.
Sindh unveils major healthcare reforms to tackle staff shortages, improve services
Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho announced a series of far-reaching reforms on Wednesday aimed at overhauling the province’s healthcare system. According to media reports, key measures include addressing chronic staff absenteeism, introducing biometric attendance systems in hospitals, and tackling the shortage of anesthesiologists, which has led to the
Weight-loss drugs could transform healthcare by slowing aging, scientists say
Weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide, marketed under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, are set to revolutionise healthcare by potentially slowing down the ageing process and extending healthy lifespans, according to leading scientists. This bold assertion follows recent studies presented at the European Society of Cardiology Conference in London. Previous
KP reports 10,000 Typhoid cases in 7 months
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is grappling with a significant surge in typhoid cases, with over 10,000 reported in the first seven months of the year. In response, the Health Department has issued new directives to District Health Officers (DHOs), Medical Superintendents (MSs), and heads of teaching institutes to manage the escalating
Pakistan faces critical shortage of 1 million nurses, Senate committee informed
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination was briefed on Monday about a critical shortage of around one million nurses in Pakistan. During the meeting chaired by Senator Amir Waliuddin Chisti, officials discussed the composition, functioning, and operations of the Ministry of National Health Services
Punjab govt to launch emergency rescue 1122 service on motorways
LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to launch the Emergency Rescue 1122 service on motorways this December, announced Provincial Minister for Specialised Healthcare Khawaja Salman Rafique. According to media reports, the new initiative aims to enhance emergency response times and provide immediate assistance to those in need on motorways. The
Pakistan faces alarming 70 pc antibiotic misuse, experts warn
Health experts have raised serious concerns over the rampant misuse of antibiotics in Pakistan. Alarmingly, 70% of these medications are used unnecessarily. This issue was highlighted during the Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference in Karachi, supported by the National Institute for Health Services Academy. Global and Local Impact of AMR Experts underscored