ISLAMABAD — Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) as a national public health priority, stressing that comprehensive measures are being implemented to combat the disease effectively. His remarks came on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24. Read More: KP marks World TB Day with renewed pledge to eliminate tuberculosis The […]
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Sindh approves Rs50bn plan to upgrade Civil Hospital Karachi
The Sindh government has given in-principle approval to a Rs100 billion master plan aimed at transforming Civil Hospital Karachi into a modern healthcare facility, marking a significant step toward improving medical infrastructure in the provincial capital. Read More: Sindh to set up centre of excellence to counter violent extremism Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired […]
Tylenol use drops among pregnant women after Trump comments
Use of the common pain relief medicine Tylenol among pregnant women in the United States fell noticeably after President Donald Trump publicly linked the drug to autism, according to a new analysis published in the medical journal The Lancet. Researchers examined emergency room prescribing patterns and found that Tylenol prescriptions for pregnant patients declined after […]
Pakistan reports second mpox related death amid local transmission concerns
Pakistan has reported its second death linked to mpox, after a 53-year-old man from Faisalabad died during treatment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, health officials confirmed on Sunday. According to hospital and health authorities, the patient was admitted with extensive skin and genital lesions consistent with mpox and passed away […]
Woman dies of Nipah virus in Bangladesh amid regional cases
DHAKA: The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday that a woman in northern Bangladesh died in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus, marking the latest case in a region where the infection is reported nearly every year. The patient, aged between 40 and 50, developed symptoms on January 21, including fever, headache, hypersalivation, […]
Punjab Assembly passes Suthra Punjab Authority Bill with strict penalties
The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed the Suthra Punjab Authority Bill 2025, introducing strict penalties aimed at curbing environmental pollution, improper waste disposal and obstruction of sanitation operations across the province. Read More: Punjab Assembly backs 27th Constitutional Amendment The bill, which will become law after receiving the governor’s assent, lays down stringent punishments under Schedule […]
India reports two Nipah virus cases, confirms timely containment
NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have confirmed two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in West Bengal, saying swift action ensured the infections were contained without further spread. Read More: Nipah virus spreads in West Bengal, 100 quarantined The Ministry of Health said enhanced surveillance, laboratory testing, and field investigations were carried out, which helped in the […]
Sindh reports first rabies death of 2026 after child dies in Sanghar
KARACHI: Sindh has reported its first rabies fatality of 2026 after an eight-year-old girl from Jhol in Sanghar district died due to complications arising from a dog bite, health officials confirmed on Tuesday. Read More: Rabies outbreak: 3 victims dead in 15 days The child was bitten by a stray dog around one-and-a-half months ago and sustained multiple […]
Civil society warns against fast-tracked nicotine standards
Civil society organisations and child rights groups in Balochistan have urged the federal government to halt the fast-tracking of mandatory standards for nicotine containing, tobacco-free oral products, warning that the move could fuel addiction among youth and legitimise harmful consumption patterns. Read More: ANF launches crackdown on drug pushers, eight arrested In a joint statement issued on […]
Balochistan records major progress in polio fight
QUETTA: Balochistan has made a significant breakthrough in its campaign against polio, with December 2025 environmental surveillance data showing a sharp decline in poliovirus circulation compared to last year. Health officials hailed the development as a major step toward eradicating the virus in the province. Read More: Over 44.6m vaccinated in final anti-polio drive of 2025 […]