The World Health Organisation (WHO) has partnered with the Government of Pakistan to train over 140,000 health workers for an upcoming nationwide measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign targeting 35.4 million children aged between 6 and 59 months. Scheduled to take place from November 17 to 29, 2025, the campaign aims to bridge a widening […]
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Islamabad intensifies anti-dengue operations as new cases emerge
ISLAMABAD – The district administration has ramped up its anti-dengue campaign across the federal capital, launching extensive field operations to curb the spread of the virus. According to the latest report, 42,734 sites were inspected and fogging was carried out at 1,559 high-risk locations during the past 24 hours. Despite these efforts, 27 new dengue […]
Maryam Nawaz launches major health and digital reform for special children in Punjab
LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a historic initiative to improve healthcare, digital education, and safety measures for special children across the province. The comprehensive plan includes Punjab’s first-ever province-wide health screening program for students enrolled in special education centers. Under this new program, more than 35,600 special children will undergo […]
Sindh reports 1,083 official dengue cases in 2025
KARACHI — The Sindh Health Department has reported 1,083 confirmed dengue cases across the province so far in 2025, with 439 new infections recorded in October, according to its latest official data. However, independent figures from major hospitals and laboratories suggest a far more alarming reality, with the actual number of dengue cases likely exceeding […]
Air Pollution in New Delhi Soars to 16 Times WHO Limit After Diwali
NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi was engulfed in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe limit, posing serious health risks to its residents. Home to over 30 million people, New Delhi and its surrounding metropolitan region are routinely […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive to Immunise 45 Million Children
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign starting today (Monday) to protect millions of children from the crippling disease. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said the week-long campaign will cover 159 districts, aiming to vaccinate more than 45.4 million children under the age of five. Children will also receive Vitamin A […]
Army Surgeons Restore Soldiers’ Sight Through Historic Eye Transplants
RAWALPINDI: In a remarkable medical breakthrough, specialist surgeons from the Pakistan Army successfully restored the eyesight of two soldiers through pioneering eye transplants. The operations were performed on 30-year-old soldier Aliullah and 26-year-old Falak Sher at the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology (AFIO). Both soldiers regained their vision, marking a historic achievement in Pakistan’s medical […]
Free Palliative Care for Late-Stage Cancer Patients in Punjab
The Punjab government will provide late-stage cancer palliative care for stage-III and stage-IV patients at the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Institute. The facility is part of a 900-bed hospital in Lahore. A dedicated 100-bed block will focus on palliative care to ease pain and improve life quality. Experts said stage-III and stage-IV cancers are life-threatening and […]
Punjab Cracks Down on Adulterated Milk Networks
The Punjab government intensified its campaign against adulterated milk Punjab, catching 192 milk-producing networks this year across 25 districts. Officials said strict action is underway. During the crackdown, 691 individuals were registered in cases for selling substandard milk and meat. Authorities emphasized the health risks to consumers. READ MORE:Loose milk — time for the state […]
Punjab Imposes Section 144 to Stop Use of Wheat in Poultry Feed
LAHORE – The Punjab government has extended the ban on using wheat in poultry feed across the province under Section 144, to ensure uninterrupted supply of wheat, flour, and bread for human consumption. According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, wheat will now be used exclusively in flour mills for making flour, […]