‘Avastin’ pulled from shelves, says govt ISLAMABAD: In an alarming disclosure, the caretaker federal government has announced to have withdrawn from the... Updated 25 Sep, 2023 08:38am
Pakistan Punjab govt bans Avastin usage, sales for two weeks after reports of vision lost The caretaker Punjab government on Sunday banned the sales and usage of locally manufactured injection, Avastin for... Published 24 Sep, 2023 10:52pm
Pakistan Dr Maryam Mustafa presents ‘Awaaz-e-Sehat’ project at UNGA LAHORE: Dr. Maryam Mustafa, Director, Saida Waheed Gender Initiative and Assistant Professor of Computer Science at... Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am
Pakistan SACM pays visit to Khyber Eye Foundation PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Health Dr. Riaz Anwar on Sunday ... Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Pakistan Ambitious project announced to fund healthcare research KARACHI: Over 435,000 clinical trials were registered in different countries of the world last year for the purpose... Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan ‘Imbalanced lifestyle’ blamed for growing cardiac diseases in youth KARACHI: Prominent cardiologists of the country on Sunday attributed the ‘imbalanced lifestyle’ of the youth to... Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Pakistan PM for providing free education, healthcare facilities to the poor LAHORE: Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that all those who were tasked with the ... Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Pakistan Bank Alfalah disburses Rs970m for flood-impacted communities KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has disbursed Rs 970 million for flood-impacted communities in the first half of 2023 during... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Pakistan Education, healthcare spending remains below budgeted targets: IMF ISLAMABAD: Even though Pakistan spent Rs 404 billion or 0.4 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on regular... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Technology After raising $11.5mn last year, MedznMore says it has shut operations Co-founder says company in talks 'with a few large players who have shown interest in buying its technology and brand, Tabiyat.pk' Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:19pm
Pakistan CM says 22 social security hospitals to be set up across Punjab LAHORE: Announcing the government’s decision to open 22 social security hospitals across the province to cater to... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
World Indian hospitals set investors’ pulses racing in post-COVID boom PUNE: In Pune city, Indira IVF is teeming with patients ready to spend $1,300 on fertility treatments that few... Published 30 Jun, 2023 02:35pm
Editorials Healthcare as a fundamental right EDITORIAL: HRCP’s (Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s) call for making the right to health a fundamental part... Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am
Pakistan Concerns voiced over alarming rise in the number of diabetics KARACHI: Around 53 percent people were found to be diabetics in Pakistan when over 21,729 people were screened for... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
Pakistan 50 beds allocated to paediatric patients in PINS LAHORE: As many as 50 beds have been allocated for the treatment of children in the Punjab Institute of ... Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am
Pakistan Awareness campaign on new law for protection of healthcare launched KARACHI: The Sindh Health Department, SZABIST and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have launched ... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
Pakistan KMU launches ‘first design thinking’ training for MBBS students PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University Institute of Medical Sciences (KMU-IMS) Kohat organized Pakistan’s first ... Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am
Pakistan SAPM speaks about importance of public communication and tech skills development via digital platforms in healthcare KARACHI: Minister of State and Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Public Communication and Digital... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Pakistan Seminar held to raise awareness about TB KARACHI: Every year the Stop TB Partnership and its partners unite to raise public awareness about the devastating... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Pakistan StanChart hosts Iftaar for children of ‘HOPE’ KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited in continuation of its resourceful initiatives for empowerment,... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Pakistan Healthcare and education sectors: ‘SBP podcast highlights overseas Pakistanis’ role’ KARACHI: The latest episode of SBP Podcast series discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan in the healthcare and... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Pakistan Health Day marked: Need for promoting healthy lifestyles underscored LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘World Health Day’ was marked here on Friday with a firm resolve to raise... Updated 08 Apr, 2023 06:47am
Pakistan Alvi for promoting preventive healthcare ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for a greater focus on promoting preventive healthcare in the country... Published 08 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan AJK govt determined to deliver quality healthcare at people’s doorstep: PM MIRPUR (AJK): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Illayas has said that his government was... Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Opinion Healthcare in Sindh is not ailing Providing free quality public healthcare has been a cornerstone of the Pakistan People’s Party manifesto. The... Updated 22 Mar, 2023 06:54am
World Biden teases budget plan, eyes extending Medicare WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden aims to protect Medicare and reduce health care costs by raising some taxes on... Published 07 Mar, 2023 07:32pm
Print CWDP approves Rs11bn healthcare projects ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CWDP) has approved three health projects worth Rs 11.25 billion –... Updated 06 Mar, 2023 08:44am
Pakistan Policy measures sought to control ‘crisis’ of obesity ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of ‘World Obesity Day’ on Friday, health experts and advocates in Pakistan have ... Published 04 Mar, 2023 07:20am
Pakistan Free heart medical camp today KARACHI: Chiniot General Hospital Korangi (CGH) is organising free heart medical camp on Saturday (today) between 11... Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Opinion The changing health scene This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Healthcare: the healing touch can’t be felt through high-tech gear”... Published 01 Jan, 2023 03:14am