GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the world is running out of effective tools to combat drug-resistant bacteria, with too few new tests and treatments in development to keep pace with the rapidly growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR — driven largely by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, antivirals and […]
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Govt Steps Up Dengue Control Measures Amid Rising Cases in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the dengue situation in the capital and other affected areas amid a recent surge in cases following heavy rains. Officials briefed the meeting on case numbers, hotspots, and ongoing control measures. The minister directed hospitals to allocate dedicated wards […]
Punjab Bans Private Pharmacies in Public Hospitals
The Punjab hospital pharmacy ban aims to stop private pharmacies operating in government hospitals. The health department ordered all illegal outlets to close immediately. READ MORE:Maryam opens Murree cardiac centre, announces new projects Reports said many private pharmacies were selling drugs at higher prices, often with help from hospital staff. Major teaching hospitals, including Jinnah, […]
Pakistan Extends HPV Vaccination Campaign Amid Low Uptake
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has decided to extend the national cervical cancer prevention campaign after several provinces reported falling short of HPV vaccination targets, ARY News reported. Punjab, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Islamabad are set to prolong their campaigns. Sindh has already extended its drive by three days, moving the deadline to September 30, with […]
Punjab Launches Pakistan’s First Air Quality Forecast System
The Punjab government has inaugurated Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art Air Quality Forecast System, a pioneering step aimed at curbing pollution and safeguarding public health. The system will provide weekly reports on weather and air quality in major cities, including Lahore and Faisalabad, offering guidance for both authorities and citizens on managing environmental risks. Provincial Senior Minister […]
Punjab’s Children Face Obesity Time Bomb
LAHORE: A new World Obesity Federation report has sounded the alarm on the rapid rise of childhood obesity in Punjab, warning that the province is heading towards a severe diabetes crisis if urgent action is not taken. The international study ranks Pakistan fifth globally for childhood obesity, with Punjab recording the sharpest increase in overweight […]
Pakistan Rolls Out HPV Vaccine Amid Myths and Misconceptions
Pakistan has launched the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine as part of its routine immunization program, beginning its first vaccination campaign from September 15 to 27 in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, and AJK. The vaccine is designed to prevent HPV infections that can cause cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and head and neck cancers. While the move […]
Monsoon Devastation in Punjab: Millions of people affected
ISLAMABAD: The recent monsoon floods have wreaked havoc across Punjab, affecting over 4.2 million people in 18 districts, with Muzaffargarh alone accounting for more than a quarter of those impacted. In response, the Prime Minister has raised ex-gratia assistance for families of victims from Rs1 million to Rs2 million. Out of 161,000 houses assessed, around […]
From Clinics to Crisis: Pakistan’s Women Fight for Medical Autonomy
LAHORE: Maryam, a 28-year-old lecturer suffering from endometriosis, continues to live in agony despite having the money and medical advice for treatment. A private hospital in Lahore refused her surgery, demanding the consent of her “non-existent husband”—a practice that highlights the systemic denial of healthcare autonomy for women in Pakistan. Maryam’s case is not isolated. […]
WHO, EU Reject Trump’s Autism Claims
The World Health Organization and European Union rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism. Officials emphasized there is no confirmed evidence of harm. They cautioned against drawing conclusions from inconsistent studies. Trump had previously claimed that childhood vaccines and pregnant women taking Tylenol could increase autism risk. His statements […]