Healthcare

News Desk Islamabad: As World Hypertension Day is observed globally today (May 17, 2025), medical experts are sounding the alarm over the growing prevalence of high blood pressure—described by healthcare professionals as a “silent…

Xinhua/APP Beijing: The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is scheduled to open on Sept. 10 in Beijing, with Australia invited as the guest country of honor. Starting this year, the fair will adopt a fixed…

News Desk Islamabad: Extensive medical research has shown that wars and conflicts not only destroy healthcare facilities but also have a profound impact on people's mental and emotional health, leaving them in a state of constant fear.…

APP Peshawar: A recent study analyzing Pakistan’s COVID-19 response has identified public trust in vaccines as the cornerstone of a successful immunization strategy, emphasizing the critical need to bolster public confidence in both…

News Desk Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is enhancing healthcare benefits for its employees through new partnerships with leading hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, announced Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa during…

APP Islamabad: A renowned skin specialist has warned that heatwaves can have dangerous effects on skin health, including premature aging, burns, and even skin cancer. Speaking to a private news channel, Dr Khurram Mushir emphasized…

News Desk Islamabad: A senior doctor at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has appealed to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to constitute a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe allegations against the…

APP Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken notice of reports regarding adverse reactions to an injection administered to patients at Mayo Hospital. Expressing deep sorrow over the reported deaths, the CM extended…

News Desk Islamabad:  Health experts have emphasized the crucial role of public awareness in promoting lifestyle changes to combat obesity and diabetes, as the trend of bariatric surgery—also known as metabolic surgery—gains momentum…

News Desk Islamabad: Female frontline workers across Pakistan shared their experiences in the Polio Eradication Programme, highlighting both their sense of fulfillment and the challenges in convincing families to vaccinate their…