Health: Beyond Physical Well-being
The blessings bestowed upon humanity by the Almighty are boundless, yet humans often remain oblivious to them. Among these myriad blessings, health stands as one of the most invaluable. Health encompasses not just physical fitness but also emo...
President, PM urge collaborative action to combat disease on World Malaria Day
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for making collective efforts to curb malaria as the World Malaria Day is being observed across the globe including Pakistan today (Thursday). In his message on World Malaria Day, he said Pakista...
People of Gaza should not be forgotten in Ramadhan: Dar
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that people of Gaza should not be forgotten in Ramadhan. Expressing his thoughts, Dar said, “Pakistan seeks support for non-permanent seats in Security Council. Countries of Asia-Pacific Group have sup...
Dow University introduces anti-rabies vaccine ‘Dow Rab’
KARACHI: Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) launched its own anti-rabies vaccine (ARV), namely DowRab, for dog bites victims in Sindh. Reports indicated that around one million individuals in Pakistan are bitten by stray dogs every year, leadin...
Health Minister hosts E-Kacheri to address public concerns
PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister of Health, Syed Qasim Ali Shah presided over first E-Kachehri live session alongside Health Secretary Mahmood Aslam Wazir through social media website. Addressing session, Minister said that engaging with public through...
CM Maryam seeks plan to upgrade, construct BHUs, RHCs
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed authorities concerned to ensure availability of doctors, paramedical staff, medicines and required medical equipment at hospitals in the Punjab province. She has approved phase-wise reforms in health syste...
Dr. Asim's health unwell, medical board advises 3-month bed rest
Karachi: March 1, 2024: The former Federal Minister for Petroleum and senior leader of the Pakistan People's Party, Dr. Asim Hussain's health is unwell. He has been admitted to Dr. Ziauddin Hospital due to severe pain and swelling in his left shoulde...
‘CTFK’ calls for 30pc tax hike on cigarettes
Karachi: Society for Protection of Rights of Child (SPARC), in statement shared statistics highlighting significant burden tobacco use imposes on Pakistan, both in terms of public health and economic costs. Instead of increasing taxes on utilities su...
Pakistan sends another tranche of humanitarian aid to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dispatched seventh tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza, consisting of medicines winterised tents, tarpaulins and blankets. Relief goods were dispatched from South Asa Pakistan Terminal in Karachi by special flight of Pakis...
Over 45.8m children to be immunised in nationwide anti-polio drive
ISLAMABAD: More than 45.8 million children under five years of age would be vaccinated during second anti-polio campaign across country starting from February 26. Children would also be given vitamin A supplements to boost their immunity in campaign...
