Tag: Health
3 Oct 2025
9-year-old girl’s death in Thal, first linked to HPV vaccine, caused by typhoid: report
The girl had been vaccinated on September 18 and was admitted to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital soon after.
25 Sep 2025
PESA 2025: Pakistan’s pharma industry steps forward as a pillar of the economy and global pride
By strengthening regulatory credibility, Mustafa Kamal noted, Pakistan can unlock access to more markets, expand exports, and cement its status as a reliable partner in global healthcare.
24 Sep 2025
No haram content in HPV vaccine, confirms PM's aide after scholars’ approval
He urged citizens, particularly the educated class, to actively support the campaign.
17 Sep 2025
Pakistan to train Palestinian doctors under new health project
MoU aims to promote collaboration in advanced medical fields,
16 Sep 2025
Pakistan introduces HPV vaccine to protect girls from cervical cancer
At least 90 per cent of 13 million girls eligible for vaccination will be vaccinated during this round
26 Aug 2025
UK man claims he has not slept for two years because of mysterious condition
“I don’t just have a lack of sleep; it’s the total disappearance of sleep”
13 Aug 2025
Man swallows mobile phone, undergoes successful surgery
A specialised medical team performed an urgent surgery to remove the device.
9 Aug 2025
Pakistan misses public spending targets in health and education sector
Sindh government set an expenditure target of Rs853 billion
6 Aug 2025
Gujranwala woman gives birth to five babies
One of the newborn babies is said to be in critical condition.
5 Aug 2025
Ultra-processed food consumption may raise risk of lung cancer: study
The analysis included 101,732 patients, 51,545 women and 50,187 men
4 Aug 2025
Karachi: Doctors remove metal lock from woman's stomach without surgery
A 23-year-old woman with a mental condition was a resident of Khokhrapar in Karachi
28 Jul 2025
How deregulation, competition, and local innovation are reshaping Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry
Medications for chronic and advanced diseases continue to remain cost-prohibitive for many patients in Pakistan.
16 Jul 2025
Govt launches HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9-14 amid cervical cancer surge
The HPV vaccine will be administered at fixed sites, community centres, mobile units, and schools.
4 Jul 2025
CM Maryam orders arrest of health officials over death of 20 newborns in Pakpattan
No evidence of an oxygen shortage was found at the DHQ hospital.
30 Jun 2025
Sindh govt terminates over 280 medical staff hired during COVID-19 pandemic
The termination will be effective from today, June 30.