Tag: Health
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.
23 May 2025
Karachi reports four deaths as COVID-19 cases rise in summer
Sore throat, fever, and cough are symptoms of COVID-19.
22 Apr 2025
Dr Adeeb Rizvi conferred with prestigious medical award
Dr Nagra praised Dr Rizvi for introducing a groundbreaking healthcare delivery model in Pakistan.
9 Apr 2025
Islam permits organ donation from living and deceased persons: CII chief
Allama Naeemi emphasised that such acts of donation are aligned with Islamic values.
3 Apr 2025
President Zardari's health rapidly improving, set to be discharged soon: Dr Asim
Dr Asim maintained that shifting him to Karachi for treatment was a prudent decision.
24 Mar 2025
Sweeper treats patients at Pattoki hospital amid staff shortage
The residents of the area appealed to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her intervention.
14 Mar 2025
Sindh reports over 6,000 Malaria in just two months
Karachi's south district emerged as the most affected area, accounting for 44 of the reported cases.
10 Mar 2025
Cockroach milk offers surprising nutritional benefits compared with cow’s milk: study
Researchers believe that advancements in food science and technology could eventually make it a viable nutritional alternative.
6 Mar 2025
Over 10,000 dog bite cases reported in Karachi in just two months
Dr Farhat noted that 13 patients with cat bites were also brought to the Civil Hospital.