Healthcare

News Desk  Islamabad: Pakistan has begun preparations to position itself as a regional destination for health tourism, with authorities working on a plan aimed at attracting foreign patients through comparatively affordable treatment and…

News Desk Karachi: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has warned that around 300 children die every day in Pakistan due to inadequate medical facilities, stressing the need for urgent reforms and greater attention to the health…

Syeda Emaan Aamir Islamabad: Every morning begins with medication schedules, constant supervision and endless responsibilities. Every night ends with worry about what tomorrow will bring. Yet amid Pakistan's growing conversation on…

News Desk Karachi: The increasing number of HIV cases among children in Sindh has raised concerns among health experts, with officials reporting that 729 children have tested positive for the virus during the first six months of 2026.…

News Desk  Lahore: A probe has been launched at Mayo Hospital Lahore after an internal audit raised concerns over discrepancies in the records of cardiac supplies, including stents and balloons, worth Rs22.3 million. The audit of the…

News Desk Sargodha: A controversy over patient safety has emerged at Sargodha Teaching Hospital after a video showing a ward servant stitching a patient inside an operation theatre (OT) sparked concerns about unauthorized medical…

News Desk Islamabad: A death at a mental health rehabilitation facility in Islamabad has sparked concerns over alleged mistreatment of patients, after a young man died under circumstances his family claims involved torture. The…

Nadeem Tanoli Islamabad: Pakistan's top medical regulator has come under parliamentary scrutiny after lawmakers questioned the absence of a formal salary structure for the president of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC),…

News Desk  Islamabad: A new line of scientific research is fueling hopes that some inherited diseases may one day be prevented before birth. Researchers working with human embryos in laboratory settings have reported progress in…

News Desk  Islamabad: A new study has found that younger generations may be aging faster at a biological level than their parents, a trend that could be contributing to rising cancer rates among young adults. Earlier this year,…