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Mask up: Sindh govt escalates efforts to combat surging smog in Karachi

In response to the alarming surge in smog levels, the interim government of Sindh has intensified its measures to address...

Published: 28 Nov, 2023

Nationwide crackdown targets illegal drug profiteering and fake medicines in Pakistan

In response to rising concerns, the caretaker Federal Minister for Health, Dr. Nadeem Jan, has initiated a nationwide crackdown on...

Published: 20 Nov, 2023

Lahore ranks second most polluted city globally; heavy smog triggers closures and health concerns

Lahore, the eastern Pakistani city, has been ranked as the second most polluted city in the world, according to the...

Published: 16 Nov, 2023

Congo Virus confirmed in Karachi, health dept takes precautionary measures

Health authorities in Karachi have confirmed a case of the Congo virus in the city, prompting the Health Department to...

Published: 09 Nov, 2023

Malaria cases surge in Karachi: 19 new cases reported in the last 24 hours

The city of Karachi is witnessing a surge in malaria cases, with 19 new cases reported in the last 24...

Published: 07 Nov, 2023

Sindh government activates measures to combat Congo Virus influx from Balochistan

In response to an influx of Congo virus cases from Balochistan, the Sindh government has taken immediate and proactive measures...

Published: 07 Nov, 2023

Congo Virus cases in Balochistan prompt red alert; 16 lives lost, 9 patients shifted to Karachi

Balochistan has declared a red alert as cases of Congo virus fever continue to rise, claiming 16 lives in the...

Published: 06 Nov, 2023

Polio detected in Karachi sewage sample, raises Pakistan's 2023 tally to 55

A sewage sample from Karachi has tested positive for polio, raising Pakistan's polio detection tally for the year 2023 to...

Published: 03 Nov, 2023

Experts emphasize zinc supplements to combat diarrhea deaths in Pakistan

Medical experts are raising concerns over the alarming rate of diarrhea cases in Pakistan, with over one million reported monthly,...

Published: 31 Oct, 2023

Second Naegleria-related death in a week raises concerns in Karachi

Sindh health authorities reported a second death within a week from Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba, in...

Published: 31 Oct, 2023

New study urges tobacco harm reduction to save 1.2m lives in Pakistan

A groundbreaking research study titled ‘Integrating Harm Reduction Into Tobacco Control’ has unveiled a potential life-saving strategy for Pakistan, suggesting...

Published: 26 Oct, 2023

Sindh Halth Department halts funding to private institutions pending audit

The Sindh Health Department has taken the initiative to suspend funding to private institutions until audit reports are submitted. The...

Published: 23 Oct, 2023

Importance of awareness, self-examination and early detection in combatting breast cancer

In an interactive session with journalist and media on breast cancer awareness, President Dr Alvi said every year more than...

Published: 30 Oct, 2023

Pakistan issues low-risk advisory as precaution against Nipah Virus amid outbreak in South India

The National Institute of Health (NIH) in Pakistan has issued a low-risk advisory in response to reported cases of the...

Published: 10 Oct, 2023

Milestone achievement: First robotic surgery successfully conducted at Karachi's JPMC

In a groundbreaking development, the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center (JPMC) in Karachi has successfully performed its first-ever robotic surgery,...

Published: 05 Oct, 2023

Malaria cases on the rise in Sindh: Over 3 lakh affected, 2 fatalities

Malaria cases are surging in the Sindh province, with the provincial health department reporting 586 new cases in the past...

Published: 18 Sep, 2023

DRAP recall alert for affected batch of polio medicine

In a recent development, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an alarming recall alert for a batch...

Published: 14 Sep, 2023

Sindh health dept issues warning amid rising Pink Eye infections in Karachi

As the incidence of conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye infection, continues to surge in Karachi and its metropolitan areas,...

Published: 05 Sep, 2023

Sharp rise in viral eye infections in Karachi, caution urged

A notable surge in viral eye infections, particularly cases of conjunctivitis, has been observed in Karachi, with dozens of new...

Published: 28 Aug, 2023