KARACHI: A 19-year-old girl from Korangi died of dengue fever on Sunday at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and Research Centre (SIDH&RC), bringing the official death toll in the province to 26 since October. According to the Sindh health department’s data, the teenager was admitted to the hospital after experiencing fits and was diagnosed with […]
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IFA to launch crackdown on unregistered food outlets in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has announced a major crackdown against unregistered food points and restaurants operating in the federal capital starting December 1, 2025. According to an official statement, all unregistered food outlets have been directed to complete registration with the IFA by November 30, failing which strict action will be taken. The […]
Islamabad intensifies anti-dengue operations as new cases emerge
ISLAMABAD – The district administration has ramped up its anti-dengue campaign across the federal capital, launching extensive field operations to curb the spread of the virus. According to the latest report, 42,734 sites were inspected and fogging was carried out at 1,559 high-risk locations during the past 24 hours. Despite these efforts, 27 new dengue […]
Punjab launches large-scale clean water initiative
LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a large-scale clean water project to protect citizens from the dangers of polluted and unsafe drinking water, officials said on Saturday. The initiative was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Secretary Housing Noorul Amin Mengal, where implementation plans were reviewed. In its first phase, the project will […]
Punjab Makes Face Masks Mandatory for Motorcyclists
LAHORE: The Punjab government has made it mandatory for all motorcycle riders to wear face masks, introducing new preventive measures to safeguard public health as smog continues to worsen across major cities, including Lahore. Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that polluted winds from Indian cities such as New Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, and Patiala […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive to Immunise 45 Million Children
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign starting today (Monday) to protect millions of children from the crippling disease. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said the week-long campaign will cover 159 districts, aiming to vaccinate more than 45.4 million children under the age of five. Children will also receive Vitamin A […]
Lahore Ranks Second Most Polluted City as Smog Levels Reach Hazardous Levels
LAHORE – The air quality in Lahore has reached dangerous levels, placing the city second among the world’s most polluted urban centers, according to the latest air quality index (AQI) data. The average smog level has surged to 183 AQI, a concentration classified as unhealthy, posing serious risks to residents, especially those with respiratory or […]
HPV vaccine drive: a turning point in public health
Pakistan’s healthcare system faces many challenges, yet this month it achieved a milestone that could reshape the nation’s future. The launch of the national HPV vaccination campaign, targeting nearly 13 million girls aged 9–14, marks a bold step in protecting women from one of the deadliest but preventable diseases: cervical cancer. Backed by WHO, Gavi, […]
New fiscal year dedicated to public health, economic recovery for the poverty stricken segments: CM Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, in his recent tweets, announced that the upcoming year would be substantially dedicated to the public health domain whereby a thorough implementation of controls would be put in place to limit the Corona Virus pandemic. According to the tweet posted today, plans to focus on the economic […]
Ramazan and the rule of law
The holy month of Ramazan teaches tolerance and respect for others, including the poor and the infirm. Too frequently, however, the spirit of the Ramazan is forgotten by some overzealous people who self-righteously seek to enforce respect for the Muslim fast. Too often there is an unfortunate resort to violence. Too often a distinction is […]