Punjab, the beating heart of Pakistan and home to over half its population, is writing a bold new chapter in public health-one that is already transforming millions of lives. Under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, six flagship health initiatives have collectively extended services to more than 21 million patients in a remarkably short period, a […]
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HIV cases rise sharply in Islamabad
The spread of HIV continues to increase in Islamabad, with official figures showing a worrying rise in new infections over the past year. According to a government report, 618 new HIV cases were recorded between January 2025 and March 2026, highlighting a steady upward trend in the federal capital. Read More: Sindh reports sharp rise […]
Imran Khan receives third eye injection at Pims
Imran Khan underwent a third eye injection on Monday at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) to treat a retinal condition, hospital officials confirmed. The former premier received the third dose of an anti-VEGF intravitreal injection for his right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), a condition first reported in late January. According to hospital […]
Zakat cannot directly funds hospitals machinery; ownership of beneficiary required
ISLAMABAD — According to Hanafi scholars, Zakat funds cannot be directly used to purchase machinery for hospitals unless the ownership is transferred to a rightful Zakat beneficiary. The principle of tamlīk, or granting ownership, is essential for the proper distribution of Zakat, and using Zakat solely for general welfare without establishing ownership is not considered […]
Trump proposes Navy hospital ship for Greenland, drawing rebuke
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a Navy hospital ship to Greenland, claiming residents there are ill and underserved—an assertion rejected by leaders in both Greenland and Denmark. The announcement added fresh tension to already strained relations over Trump’s repeated suggestions that Washington could take control of the Arctic territory. Read More: Iranian […]
Study warns AI may trust medical misinformation from authoritative sources
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are more likely to provide incorrect medical advice when misinformation appears to come from an authoritative source, according to a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health. Read More: How Artificial Intelligence Can Foster Peace and Interfaith Harmony? Researchers tested 20 open-source and proprietary large language models (LLMs) and found that the […]
Pakistan grapples with tens of thousands of unqualified ‘doctors’
Pakistan is facing a public health crisis as an estimated 600,000 unqualified doctors operate clinics across the country, posing severe risks to patients, medical experts warn. These “fake doctors” often learn a few procedures from legitimate hospitals before opening their own practices, but lack proper knowledge of medicine, dosage, and sterilization protocols. Read More: PHC […]
Health card services to resume in Islamabad, AJK, GB from Jan 16
ISLAMABAD: The federal government will restore the health card facility for over 10 million residents of Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) starting January 16, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday. Read More: Punjab ends health card use in Lahore public hospitals The National Steering Committee of the Sehat Sahulat Programme (SSP), […]
Punjab hospital staff oppose mandatory bodycam order
LAHORE: Healthcare officials and workers in Punjab have raised serious concerns over the provincial government’s decision to make body cameras mandatory for hospital staff, warning that the move risks violating patient privacy and staff rights. Read More: Hospital staff to wear body cams as Punjab tightens rules Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the decision on […]
Punjab removes heads of nine teaching hospitals amid scrutiny
LAHORE: The Punjab government has removed the medical superintendents (MSs) of nine teaching hospitals over a short span of two weeks, sparking concerns over administrative stability in major health facilities. The decision followed reports of alleged negligence, incompetence, and financial irregularities in several institutions. Read More: Punjab releases Rs 32.68bn for teaching hospitals Those removed include heads […]