Health

PM orders provinces to prepare coordinated polio eradication plan within a week

It is suspected that the victim was bitten by ​a midge carrying the virus in eastern France

Novo Pakistan works towards long-term solutions to address diabetes care needs and support insulin access

Pakistan faces growing Hepatitis D challenge as gaps in Hep B diagnosis & screening leave thousands vulnerable

Launched on Global Handwashing Day, the animation teaches children the importance of washing their hands with soap

The programme will provide safe water, improve toilets, build handwashing stations and teach hygiene to help children

Smoking inactivity and obesity linked to growing heart risks among younger Pakistanis says NICVD expert

Dr Uzair Khan says the clinic combines internationally recognised brands with advanced AI-driven treatment planning.

A thriving illicit trade of more than 40 billion cigarettes a year is undermining Pakistan’s tax policy objectives

Study finds feline cancers mirror human disease, offering clues for new treatments

Out of 169 identified chemicals, many were associated with risks of cancer, developmental issues, reproductive health

The event reaffirmed Hamdard Pakistan’s pledge to drive national social growth, holistic health, and future prosperity

How lived experience, corporate shifts and design failures shape opportunity for persons with disabilities in Pakistan

Stresses that mandate is for addressing stress-related concerns

Around 34m adults in country lived with diabetes as of 2024 yet insufficient lifestyle interventions persist

Global experts meet to ask how we go polio-free in 3 years

Accessibility for Pakistani youth raises concerns over addiction, weak regulation

Hospital reported cases to Sindh's HIV program in October, asked for screening

Can't dismiss income inequality, climate change when dispensing mental healthcare, say doctors at AKUH conference

Across various life stages, gender discrimination in nutrition & patriarchal prejudices hinder physical development

At 24, Jovita’s world changed with three words, breast cancer. What followed was the fight that rebuilt her life.

From AI diagnostics to digital hospitals, global healthcare innovation is on display.

She performed country’s first epidural in 1986, founded Pakistan’s first formal obstetric epidural service

Blending anthropology with psychiatry can foster culturally informed, compassionate mental health care.

The TVC silently captures a new mother's struggle and offers a hopeful vision of a family choosing care over conflict

Their campaign 'Dil Hai Toh Zindagi Hai' urges Pakistanis to undergo regular health screenings before problems arise

Fear and guilt after Tylenol remarks, but Pakistan paediatricians say the science hasn’t changed

In a country where every new vaccine sparks rumours of infertility, the HPV shot faces the same mistrust

As stray dog bites rise, Pakistan faces a tense battle between public safety & animal rights. Can both be protected?

Lack of adherence to infection control SOPs has turned healthcare facilities into hubs of deadly outbreaks

Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers

Autoimmune diseases in Pakistan are frequently sidelined in diagnosis & in public health conversations

Without reliable diagnostics, even the best treatment plans in Pakistan often start with guesswork.

Lack of nursing arrangements mean mothers find formula feeding more convenient

With low public awareness & meagre facilities, patients with organ failure have dimmed hopes of survival

Zero wild virus cases in 2025 mark a hopeful turnaround for the province

For many Pakistani women, living alone is a daily tightrope walk between freedom and fear

PMDD isn’t bad PMS — it’s a severe, cyclical mood disorder that hijacks the brain and raises suicide risk sevenfold

Alert follows 40 reports of pregnancy in women taking these weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro

Study of 47,513 women links higher caffeine intake, especially from coffee, to better odds of healthy aging.

UK disposable vape sales banned from June 1 amid environmental concerns and rising youth vaping rates

With prolonged heat waves and little overnight cooling, heat exhaustion is emerging as a public health concern.

Avoid these top mistakes in clinical rotations, from time management to self-care, says Medscape & Dr. Guedikian.

US Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. says Washington will not join the WHO’s pandemic preparedness agreement.

FDA cites potential links between fluoride and altered gut bacteria, thyroid issues, and reduced IQ.

A growing industry faces new questions about long-term safety risks.

Climate change is fuelling crop disease and slashing yields for vulnerable farmers

Taboos and lack of awareness on HPV transmission lead to thousands of premature deaths among women

Study offers fresh insight into how natural products may affect medical treatments.

Initiative may bridge gaps in care and reveal hidden trends affecting autism outcomes