Prime objective of genome technology is to curb spread of hereditary diseases

Authorities struggling to fight disease with low budget and few resources

The year saw a rise in viral infections and a decrease in medical facilities at govt hospitals

Hospitals and health centres handed over to the private sector are in trouble

No action yet against those responsible

Substandard medicines, truant doctors, non-provision of food reported by inspection teams

Sources, however, reveal some 'influential' figures do not want Bernd Hilden to return to the country

The officers had pointed out discrepancies in the date of birth of Dr Musharraf Rasool Cyan

Despite Rs80b budget, patients allegedly being told to purchase medicine

Sindh govt, Jica raise concern over running of hospital