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Free Camp for hearing loss to be organized on July 14

Bulleh Shah Hearing centre Lahore will organise a free camp for pa­tients with hearing loss on 14 th July 2025 (Monday)

Dental college classes start at UHS after formal integration

Over 200 students of dental college visit UHS campus, familiarizing themselves with various teaching departments, meeting faculty members, and getting oriented with university’s academic and administrative environment

Vaccination campaign for girls against gynecological diseases: DC Larkana

The Deputy Commissioner Larkana, Dr. Sharjeel Noor Channa, said that girls aged between 12 and 15 should be vaccinated to protect them from gynecological diseases so that they can live a healthy life

Free medical aids provided to students affected by food poisoning under BHCP: Dr. Samiullah

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Balochistan Health Card Program Dr. Samiullah Kakar on Monday said that on the special directive of the Provincial Health Minister, free medical facilities have been provided to the students affected by food poisoning in a madrasa in Dalbandin under the Balochistan Health Card Program (BHCP) in various hospitals in Quetta

Pakistan carries first liver transplant to treat spread of colon cancer

Doctors removed patient’s entire liver — which had been severely damaged by cancer — and replaced it with a portion of her husband’s liver, making it first instance in Pakistan where a full liver was removed and replaced in a cancer patient

People urged to adopt precautionary measures against Congo virus

Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Health, Ihtesham Ali, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives due to the Congo virus at Hayatabad Medical (HMC) urging people to adopt precautionary measures to controls spread of virus

First death from Congo fever reported in Sindh

Sindh has reported its first death from Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) this year, following the passing of a 42-year-old man in Karachi

18th Syndicate meeting of Rawalpindi Medical University held

The 18th Syndicate meeting of Rawalpindi Medical University was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Provincial Health Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education, Khawaja Salman Rafiq

Rising temperatures, root cause of nosebleed epidemic

The extraordinary increase in heat intensity and rising temperatures has caused nosebleed cases. In the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, large numbers of patients affected by nosebleeds are being brought to hospitals daily

New hospital to be functional in 6 months in Chiniot

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision for improved healthcare is set to become a reality in Chiniot district, where a new 125-bed District Headquarters Hospital will be functional within the next six months

2,570 patients served by Accident and Emergency Wing of DHQ Hospital during Eid Holidays

Various kinds of mishaps, including road accidents, reportedly emerged during recent Eid holidays across Mirpur district since as many as 2,570 patients were rushed to the Accident and Emergency wing of DHQ Teaching Hospital Mirpur during the Eid holidays, of which 430 patients with various injuries underwent minor surgeries in the Minor Operation Theater, official sources said

Cold showers: 6 Health benefits you need to know

Medical professionals say after physical exertion, cold water baths can provide several advantages for your mind and body

Punjab unveils new nursing curriculum at UHS

Khawaja Salman says “COMPASS” is a new vision, Khawaja Imran announces two-month bonus for curriculum developers

World Digestive Health Day: Medical expert advise to consume balanced diet to improve digestive health

On the occasion of World Digestive Health Day, observed on May 29, medical experts emphasized the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet to promote digestive health and prevent related complications

PEBS embarks on massive eye screening project for school children

Pakistan Eye Bank Society (PEBS) in collaboration with Rotary Club of Heidelberg-Schloss, Germany on Wednesday launched a developmental project for school going children that will provide vision check-ups and diagnostic health assessment of eye disorders

Free cancer medicines to continue in Islamabad, GB, and AJK: Nelson Azeem

Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services Nelson Azeem on Monday assured the National Assembly that the provision of free medicines to cancer patients in Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will continue in the upcoming fiscal year

Experts for precautionary measures to control hypertension

Experts, on Wednesday called for adopting precautionary measures to control high blood pressure, which has posed a serious threat to public health by damaging vital organs like the heart, brain and kidneys without showing clear symptoms

International Nurses Day observed

Pakistan marked International Nurses Day 2025 with a national webinar organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the theme “Decent Work for Nurses – Investing in Safety and Economic Growth”

IHRA directs hospitals to ensure emergency preparedness

The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has directed all private and public hospitals across the Capital Territory to ensure comprehensive emergency preparedness to deal with any potential crisis

Islamabad's CDA Hospital performs Pakistan's first robotic bariatric surgery

Capital Hospital CDA, in a major medical breakthrough has successfully performed Pakistan's first robotic bariatric surgery during the 2nd Pakistan Obesity Week, marking a new era of advanced surgical care in the country

DC reviews healthcare facilities at DHQ Hospital

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hassan Waqar Cheema on Friday inspected the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital

PMDC, health ministry resolve admission issue of FATA, Balochistan students

Admissions of 333 students have already been completed, and they will now be able to pursue medical education in accordance with merit criteria set by Higher Education Commission (HEC)

Malaria claimed 597,000 deaths globally in 2023: Experts

The experts said that Malaria remained a challenge with 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths globally in 2023 alone

KP drafts comprehensive Immunization Strategy to achieve full coverage in children vaccination

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has formulated a comprehensive Immunization Strategy aimed at strengthening routine vaccination programs and ensuring full immunization coverage for all children across the province