Health


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…

Medical Equipment Worth Rs12.1 Million Missing from Jinnah Hospital Lahore

A serious case of mismanagement and possible corruption has been reported at Jinnah Hospital Lahore.…

Gates Foundation to Invest $2.5 Billion in Women’s Health by 2030, Including in Pakistan

The Gates Foundation has announced a $2.5 billion investment in women’s health by 2030.  This…

Living in Rural Areas May Increase Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Research reveals

A recent study from Sweden has found that children who spend their first five years…

Karachi: Doctors at Lyari General Hospital Remove Padlock from Woman’s Stomach Without Surgery

In a remarkable medical case, a team of expert doctors at Lyari General Hospital in…

Lung Cancer: When Does This Deadly Disease Begin to Show Symptoms?

Lung and heart diseases have become the leading causes of death in Pakistan. Lung cancer…

No Negligence in Treatment of Snakebite Victim, Says PIMS Executive Director

Executive Director of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Dr. Imran Sikandar, has responded to…

New Leave Policy Introduced for Medical Staff in Punjab

The Punjab government has introduced a new leave policy for medical staff, under which summer…