The United States has removed its longstanding universal recommendation for four childhood vaccines, marking a major shift in national immunisation policy. The change affects vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease and hepatitis A, with parents now advised to decide in consultation with healthcare providers under a shared decision-making model. Read More: Pakistan vaccinating over 44.6 […]
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Two-thirds of Pakistan’s population lacks access to proper waste management, says PBS
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has revealed that around two-thirds of the country’s population does not have access to a proper waste management system. According to the bureau, 67% of people in Pakistan dispose of garbage in open areas. The PBS report highlighted that only 11% of the population relies on municipal collection services, while […]
Pakistan sees sharp drop in polio cases in 2025
Pakistan recorded a significant decline in polio cases during 2025 despite around 800,000 children missing the final nationwide vaccination campaign of the year, according to officials from the polio eradication programme. Read More: Pakistan’s final Polio push of 2025 begins Polio, a highly infectious viral disease that can cause irreversible paralysis, remains endemic in Pakistan and Afghanistan. […]
Sindh approves 600-bed tertiary hospital for Larkana
The Sindh government has approved the design, scope and financial framework for the construction of a 600-bed tertiary-care hospital in Larkana, describing it as a major healthcare initiative for upper Sindh. Read More: Sindh CM approves Rs 3 billion Larkano hospital project Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah gave the approval while presiding over a high-level meeting at […]
Kuwait bans energy drinks in public places, imposes age limits
Kuwait has announced sweeping restrictions on the sale and consumption of energy drinks, including a ban in restaurants, government offices and educational institutions, alongside strict age and consumption limits. Read More: $25 million from Kuwait fuels Pakistan’s hydropower ambitions According to local media reports, the regulations were introduced through a ministerial decision issued by Kuwait’s Minister of […]
Polio refusal drop in KP, but virus threat persists
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded a decline in polio vaccination refusal cases in 2025, but significant challenges remain as the province continues to report the highest number of polio cases in the country. Official figures show that KP accounted for 19 of the 30 polio cases reported nationwide this year. Read More: Pakistan’s final Polio push of 2025 […]
KP residents increasingly use health card for treatment nationwide
Around 300,000 residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have availed free medical treatment outside the province under the Sehat Card Plus (SCP) health insurance programme, highlighting the scheme’s growing nationwide reach. Official documents show beneficiaries sought care in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Islamabad, mainly due to employment-related stays or lack of specialised facilities at home. Read More: […]
Lahore remains among world’s most polluted cities
Lahore continued to rank among the most polluted cities in the world for the second consecutive day, with hazardous air quality persisting across the provincial capital and several other cities in Punjab, according to air quality monitoring data released on Monday. Read More: Air pollution in Lahore reaches critical stage Data compiled by IQAir showed extremely high Air Quality […]
Pims controversies draw attention of PM Office and parliament
ISLAMABAD: A series of administrative and governance-related controversies at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) have escalated to the Prime Minister (PM) Office and the Parliamentary Committee on Health, raising serious concerns about management and appointments at the country’s largest federal hospital. Read More: Supreme Court freezes all inductions at NIRM, PIMS The issues came […]
Pakistan vaccinating over 44.6 million children in final 2025 polio drive
Pakistan has successfully completed its final nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2025, vaccinating more than 44.6 million children, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) reported. The drive, carried out from December 15 to 21, aimed to strengthen the country’s efforts to eradicate polio and ensure all children are protected against the disease. Read More: Pakistan’s final Polio push of […]