Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, alongside Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, held a joint press conference on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of the newly proposed Premarital and Marital Counselling Bill aimed at improving family health, women’s well-being and social awareness. Dr. Pechuho said the bill is not merely a health-related initiative […]
Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho
Minister chairs meeting to upgrade emergency dept of Qatar Hospital
A high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho was held to review and improve emergency services in hospitals across the province, with a special focus on upgrading the Emergency Department of Qatar Hospital, Orangi Town, to international standards. Representatives from Aga Khan University (AKU), CEO Sindh Healthcare Commission Dr. Ahsan Qavi, […]
Health minister orders strict crackdown on quacks
A high-level meeting on the alarming rise of HIV cases across Sindh was chaired by Provincial Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, in which all Deputy Commissioners and SSPs from across the province attended virtually, while CEO Sindh Healthcare Commission Dr Ahsan Qavi, Secretary Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority Dr Dur-e-Naz, and […]
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 […]
Minister inaugurates orthopedic services, phlebotomy unit at JPMC
Sindh’s health sector has always been a symbol of progress, innovation, and public service. Continuing this tradition, Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, inaugurated the Advanced Orthopedic Services and Phlebotomy Unit at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). Dr Pechuho said the newly inaugurated advanced units aim to provide world-class treatment […]
Sindh aims to eliminate polio by next year
Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho has said that polio workers are the true heroes who continue their tireless efforts, going door-to-door to administer polio drops to children despite challenging circumstances. She said that the eradication of polio remains the government’s top priority and a national responsibility, expressing her resolve […]
175 dengue cases reported across Sindh this month
The Sindh Health Department has released a report on confirmed dengue cases across the province, revealing that 175 new cases have been reported during the current month, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 819, with one fatality recorded so far. Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho stated that Karachi Division remains […]