Healthcare

News DeskRawalpindi: Responding to increased rainfall that has raised dengue mosquito breeding, the District Health Authority has accelerated dengue prevention efforts. Under the program, 655 male and 245 female sanitary patrol workers…

News Desk United Nations: Loneliness is emerging as a global public health crisis, responsible for more than 871,000 deaths worldwide each year—equivalent to more than 100 lives lost every hour—according to a new report released by the…

News Desk Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to end Sehat Card medical services in public sector hospitals across the province starting June 30.According to an official notification issued to medical superintendents, the…

APPBahawalpur: Health expert have advised people to spend more daytime at home to save themselves from bad effects of the heat wave.Very hot weather and a heat wave have been continuing in Bahawalpur for last several days which has…

News Desk Rawalpindi: The Punjab government has launched Phase 2 of the Clinics on Wheels initiative in Rawalpindi, aimed at expanding primary healthcare services to underserved communities. The second phase adds 25 mobile health units to…

Ali Nawaz RahimooUmarkot: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in Pakistan, silently claiming thousands of lives each year.Despite being both preventable and curable, TB continues to thrive in the…

News Desk Islamabad: The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme has confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus type 1 in 47 environmental samples collected from across the country in May 2025, raising fresh concerns about ongoing…

News DeskIslamabad: World Blood Donor Day was observed on Saturday in Pakistan and around the world to raise awareness about the importance of safe blood and blood products in saving lives.This year’s theme, “Give Blood, Give Hope,”…

News DeskIslamabad: The federal government has allocated Rs14,343.500 million for the health sector under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2025–26, aiming to enhance the country’s healthcare…

News DeskIslamabad: Health experts are advising individuals aiming to lose weight to incorporate more low-calorie foods into their daily diets, emphasizing that such choices can lead to healthier and more sustainable weight reduction.…