Health Ministry Dispatches First Batch of Medicines and Vaccines for Flood Victims
The Ministry of Health has sent the first consignment of medicines and vaccines to provide medical assistance to…
Just 15 Minutes of Brisk Walking Daily Can Improve Heart Health and Lower Death Risk
A new study shows that walking quickly for just 15 minutes a day can improve heart health and…
Edhi Foundation Expands Air Ambulance Fleet to Three Aircraft
Edhi Foundation has added a new air ambulance to its fleet after a Piper Seneca aircraft, stranded in…
China Launches TCM Training Program for Pakistani Practitioners
The opening ceremony of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) training program for Pakistani practitioners was held at the…
Young Pakistanis Face Rising Heart Attack Risk, Local Drug Offers Hope
A new NICVD study shows that nearly half of Pakistan’s heart attack patients are under 49, and 15%…
Punjab Extends OPD Hours in Teaching Hospitals
Lahore: The Punjab Health Department has extended OPD (Outpatient Department) hours in all teaching hospitals across the province.…
New Rare Blood-Clotting Disorder Discovered in Canada
Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have discovered a new rare blood-clotting disorder. Their findings were published in…
Punjab’s “Clinics on Wheels” Bring Healthcare to Urban Slums
The Punjab government has launched the Clinics on Wheels programme to provide healthcare in urban slums. Special vans…
Mental Health Crisis Needs Collective Action: Dr. Azra Pechuho
Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho has stressed the need for joint efforts to tackle the growing…
Chikungunya Outbreak in China: Over 7,000 Cases Reported in Weeks
In China, the mosquito-borne disease Chikungunya has spread rapidly, with more than 7,000 cases reported in just a…
Eating Too Many French Fries May Raise Diabetes Risk, Study Warns
A recent study warns that eating French fries too often can raise the risk of type 2 diabetes.…
Pakistan Misses IMF Health and Education Spending Target
Pakistan failed to meet the IMF target of spending Rs2.86 trillion on health and education last year, spending…
Chocolate Compound May Help Treat Bird and Swine Flu, Study Finds
A new study suggests that a compound found in chocolate, combined with another drug, may treat several types…
Eating Too Much Ultra-Processed Food Linked to 41% Higher Risk of Lung Cancer
A new study has found that people who regularly eat ultra-processed food have a 41% higher risk of…
HPV Vaccine to Be Introduced in Pakistan from September to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Good news for women in Pakistan — starting September, the HPV vaccine will be available to help prevent…