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NHS official says “Subsequent testing at the NIH confirmed the Mpox infection"
Representational image shows an aerial view of the commercial district of Pakistan's port city of Karachi. — AFP/FileKarachi has witnessed nearly...
DRAP approved manufacturing of Sildenafil syrup solely for managing pulmonary hypertension in children
Affected districts include Charsadda, DI Khan, Rawalpindi, Kambar, Jamshoro, Killa Saifullah, and Mastung
Dr Haroon says each implant costs around $9,000–$10,000, with total surgery package
Health authorities urge parents to ensure their children receive the vaccine
Thousands die annually from chronic kidney disease in Pakistan, due lack of organ transplant programme
Representational image shows a health worker administering polio drops to a child during a vaccination campaign on August 7, 2023. — AFPISLAMABAD:...
Drap CEO says steps being taken to ensure safer medication practices in line with WHO recommendations
Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra, first diagnostic test, undergoes rigorous assessment by WHO
Extended BDS programme is expected to enhance global recognition of Pakistani dental graduates
We have to decide whether we save Pakistan or allow sit-ins to take place, says PM
Experts commended health ministry alongside NIH for their comprehensive efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance
Latest case brings total number of Wild Poliovirus Type-1 cases to 48 in country this year
This marks Pakistan’s 47th case of wild poliovirus type-1 in 2024
Pakistan emphasises importance of building gender-sensitive and child-responsive workforce
Balochistan remains the hardest-hit province this year with 23 cases
Federal Health Secretary affirms Centre is addressing KP's concerns through scientific measures, including nerve conduction
45 cases are distributed across Balochistan , Sindh , KP , and one case in Punjab and Islamabad
Balochistan reported the highest number of zero-dose cases
New case comes during nationwide campaign, launched to immunise 45m children under five years old
In WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, newly diagnosed TB cases rose to 8.2 million in 2023
DRAP underscores importance of acquiring drugs and medical devices solely from approved and authorised dealers
Genetic sequencing of samples collected from child is underway to further understand spread
Ms Farooq discussed challenges facing Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts and highlighted critical role of media in promoting vaccine acceptance
CII proposed increase in expenses of marriage from Rs2,500 to amount equal to two tolas of gold
Motiwala stressed that by localizing production, Pakistan could significantly strengthen its health sector and gradually reduce its reliance on...
Latest victims, all young children, include a 30-month-old girl from Lakki Marwat
SIDH Karachi has emerged as only hospital in the province treating these patients
National Coordinator expressed concern over the outbreak, noting that 68 districts showed evidence of wild poliovirus transmission this year
Latest cases include a 32-month-old girl and an 18-month-old boy from Jacobabad
A report raises alarms that number of polio cases could rise as high as 90 by year’s end
The patient, a tailor from Kharian near Gujrat, had been working in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Officials now report 28 cases in 2024, raising concerns over country’s expanding public health challenge
These gaps in coverage, rather than individual children being missed, reflect scope of challenges facing the programme
Balochistan remains the epicenter of the outbreak with 15 confirmed cases
Sindh has recorded four cases while KP, Punjab and Islamabad have reported one case each, making Balochistan epicenter of current outbreak
Virus detected in children in Mohmand, Balochistan's Killa Abdullah and Sindh's Keamari district
Man from Punjab tests positive for the virus after arriving from a gulf state following cases in KP
Passenger who returned to country on September 7 was only detected with virus after reaching Peshawar
Project will be implemented by WWF-Pakistan in collaboration with government departments and local communities
