Health officials have confirmed two new cases of polio in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, underlining the growing challenge of eradicating the virus. The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) reported on Tuesday that the affected children are from Tank and North Waziristan, districts repeatedly flagged as high-risk. The NEOC described the current situation as alarming, noting that southern…
Pakistan has confirmed a new case of monkeypox after a man returning from the Gulf tested positive, health officials said on Friday. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the patient, a 42-year-old resident of Attock, developed symptoms soon after landing in Islamabad. He was first taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)…
Pakistan has reported two new polio cases, one each from Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), bringing the nationwide tally to 21 in 2025. Officials said the fresh cases were detected in Lower Dir, Kohistan, and Badin. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) confirmed the development and urged parents to ensure their children complete the vaccination…
The Punjab Health Department has extended outpatient department (OPD) hours in all government teaching hospitals, aiming to give patients more time to access medical services. According to an official notification, OPDs will now remain open from 8am to 3pm on Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays, an hour longer than the previous schedule. On Fridays, services…
Council clarifies 12.5% fee rise for MDCAT 2025; registration open till Aug 25, exam to be held nationwide and abroad on October 5 Staff Report PMDC has clarified that recent claims circulating on social media about an 80% increase in the MDCAT examination fee are incorrect. The Council stated that the fee has risen modestly…
A recent study has revealed that drinking hibiscus tea may help reduce high blood pressure—particularly when consumed consistently at a specific time of day. The research, published in the Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology and Research, explored how hibiscus tea affects people with stage one hypertension, the early stage of high blood pressure. This condition,…
Heart attacks are no longer limited to older age groups. Experts warn that unhealthy lifestyles and poor habits are putting young people at growing risk of heart diseases. Doctors say poor diets, lack of exercise, high stress levels, use of drugs, and sleep disorders are key reasons behind rising cases of cardiac issues among the…
A serious case of missing medical equipment has emerged from Jinnah Hospital in Lahore, where items worth over Rs12 million have reportedly vanished, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. According to sources, the Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education has issued a show-cause notice to Dr. Shabbir Hussain in connection with the case. The…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has moved to tackle the doctor shortage in its hospitals by hiring medical officers on fixed salaries. The new recruitment drive will cover four districts—Mardan, Upper Dir, Batkhela, and Haripur—where health services have been strained due to a lack of professionals. To maintain transparency, the Health Department has formed a…
Telenor Velocity, the digital startup accelerator by Telenor Pakistan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FitHer, a women-led health and wellness startup and a proud graduate of NIC Islamabad, marking a strategic step towards promoting digital health innovation tailored for women in Pakistan. Under this MoU, FitHer will join the Telenor Velocity acceleration…
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