Health News

Quetta reports 20 cases of conjunctivitis

Medical Superintendent Helper Eye Hospital Quetta, Dr. Hafizullah Muhammad Shahi, said on Thursday that 20 patients infected with conjunctivitis have been brought to HEHQ during the last week

PHC BoC directs for special inspections of hospitals

Chairperson BoC Justice (retd) Muhammad Bilal Khan briefs the Board of Commissioners regarding the proceedings of the meeting convened by both interim health ministers Prof Javed Akram and Dr Jamal Nasir.

Anti-dengue awareness walk held

An awareness walk was organised by the district administration to raise awareness among citizens about dengue virus prevention, here on Monday

Health activists concern over heated tobacco products

Health activists on Monday expressed concern over the decision by the previous Cabinet to regularize Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) through a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO)

Vision loss: Punjab health dept suspends 11 drug inspectors

The latest reports suggest that approximately 40 diabetic patients in Lahore report a decline in eyesight after receiving substandard injections.

All resources will be utilized to strengthen primary, secondary healthcare services: Nadeem Jan

The caretaker health minister says this will be called Qaumi Sehat Card System and implemented across the board.

PHC seals impostor specialist’s clinic

The spokesperson says Dr Shahrezad Faruk Czar, popularly known as Dr Zaar, was providing especialised healthcare services in diabetes, sexual disorders, and weight loss.

Chronic skin diseases can raise heart disease risk: Study

Patients with psoriasis -- a chronic systemic immune-mediated inflammatory disease -- could be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, a new study has found

Symposium focuses on post-childbirth challenges

A two-day Pakistan Urogynaecological Association (PUGA) Symposium focusing on post-childbirth issues came to a successful closure here on Wednesday organized by the Gynecology Department of Ayub Teaching Hospital (ATH) under the supervision of Professor Dr. Raqiya Sultana

Australia's most populous state issues health alert over Legionnaires' disease

Health authority of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Thursday issued a warning over Legionnaires' disease, urging gardeners to take precautions when handling potting mix, mulch, and compost

Dengue surge: Punjab battles rising cases with swift measures

Punjab has seen a concerning surge in dengue fever cases in the last 24 hours, with approximately 130 new confirmed cases reported

Health experts urges to ban nicotine products

The health activists are urgently advocating for a ban on emerging tobacco products in the country due to their highly addictive nature

Medical Experts stress for promotion of breastfeeding practice

Medical experts on Tuesday highlighted the need for creating awareness and promotion of breastfeeding practice to protect the health of mother and child

Shaheen Afridi appeals parents to vaccinate children against Polio

Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi on Monday appealed to the parents to vaccinate their children against Polio during every vaccination drive to protect them from this crippling disease

Steps urged to make country TB-free

Civil society and celebrities on Monday stressed the need to take further steps to make the country free from Tuberculosis

Arain Welfare Association organize free medical camp

The Founder of the Bhai Khan Welfare Association and General Secretary Muhammad Yasin Arain has said that the Arain Welfare organization was serving destitute people without discrimination so that the miseries of poor persons could be mitigated

Stress main reason for increasing cholesterol: Dr.Ghulam Hussain

Physician Dr.Ghulam Hussain Baloch ofAgha Khan Maternal and Child Care Centre,Hyderabad said that cholesterol is responsible for heart attacks and its level is increasing in the human body due to stress

Free medical camp organizes in Qasimabad

A free medical camp was organized in Qasimabad with the collective efforts of the Red Crescent, civil society, senior citizens, SAFCO, and philanthropists. Pediatricians, gynecologists, dermatologists, dentists, and specialists of different diseases treated a large number of patients free of cost and gave them free medicines

Five persons' condition deteriorates after consuming tainted food

The condition of five persons of a family deteriorated after consuming tainted food in a nearby village, on Wednesday

Barcoded medical slip introduced at Children Hospital

A modern 'barcode' system to provide free medicine to patient children has been introduced at the Children 's Hospital in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), here on Tuesday

Avoiding salt in meals may cut heart attack, stroke risk by 20%: Study

Eating a salt-free diet can reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke by almost a fifth, finds a study

Anti-polio campaign launched in north Afghanistan

Afghan health authorities on Monday launched an anti-polio campaign in the northern Afghan provinces of Balkh, Samangan, Jawzjan, Faryab and Sari Pul, a UN official said on Monday

Healthy life style can control Diabetes :Dr.Ghullam Hussain

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces Talking to APP here on Monday

IGHDS held Thalassemia camp in Sukkur

The Inter Global Human Development Society (IGHDS) on Friday organized a Thalassemia camp near Saleh Putt, to donate blood for children suffering from Thalassemia