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IHC holds health ministry official in contempt over non-compliance of PMDC order
IHC bench says NHSRC will have to finally restore PMDC’s terminated employees
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China sees more newly recovered coronavirus patients than new infections for 1st time
Novel coronavirus death toll surges past 2,000
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'Completely chaotic': Japan expert blasts handling of virus cruise ship
Says after his visit to the ship, he placed himself in a 14-day quarantine to avoid infecting his family
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No coronavirus cases reported in Pakistan: Dr Zafar Mirza
Says airports are ensuring proper screening of passengers travelling from other countries
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China virus death toll surges past 2,000: govt
National Health Commission reports 1,749 new cases of people infected with the virus nationwide
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After finding support in K-P, ailing Afghan girl reunites with family
Pakistan's diplomatic mission helps her grandmother cross border to be by her side during final moments
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Experts blame 'overexposure to soybean dust' for Karachi toxic mystery
Such incidents have already reported in different parts of world, says IICBS report
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Military’s chemical, nuclear specialists called in as Karachi toxic gas toll hits 14
While Sindh authorities struggle to decide on the next step, residents start leaving homes
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Wuhan hospital director dies of coronavirus
At least six other medical workers died from the virus, 1,716 infected
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China virus death toll passes 1,800: govt
More than 12,000 people have recovered and been discharged, according to health commission figures
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Profiteering in Karachi: Making the most of the coronavirus panic
Amid a shortage of surgical masks in the country, some pharmacies in the city have more than tripled the price
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China asks recovered patients to donate plasma for virus treatment
Virus has killed 1,770 people and infected over 70,500 people across China
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Six dead, dozens hospitalised after inhaling ‘poisonous gas’ in Karachi
Gas reportedly emitted from a container carrying chemical used to preserve peas, says senior police official
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China says coronavirus curbs start to work, 70 more cases on cruise ship
China’s latest figures show 68,500 cases of the illness, 1,665 deaths
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Coronavirus cases on Japan ship rise to 355
Hong Kong says it will offer its 330 citizens on board the chance to take a charter flight back
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China toll leaps past 1,600 as new cases slow
More than 68,000 people have now been infected
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Nationwide emergency response training programme launched
Aims to train 10 million people on life-saving measures over next decade
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Cured Pakistani student vows to continue studying in Wuhan
To date in Guangdong, 5 of 10 foreign patients diagnosed with novel coronavirus have been cured and discharged
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Living near green spaces could delay onset of menopause
Living in neighbourhoods with little nature can kick-start your menopause 1.4 years earlier
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China virus death toll surges past 1,500, new cases fall
More than 66,000 people have now been infected in China from a virus that emerged in central Hubei
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IHC orders govt to appoint focal person for Pakistani students stranded in virus-hit China
Chief Justice Minallah directs foreign ministry to appoint focal person for the purpose
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China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Many doctors have had to see patients without proper masks, protective body suits due to shortage
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First passengers moved from quarantined ship off Japan
Those who meet certain conditions, test negative for the virus can complete their quarantine on land
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Japan to begin moving some off quarantined cruise ship
All passengers will be tested, those who test positive will be transferred to the hospital
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China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
Health officials raise concerns that the crisis may be more serious than Chinese authorities have reported
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Seminar discusses media’s role in fight against polio
Dr Aziz says media can help quash baseless propagandas about the polio vaccine
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Dr Mirza confirms full recovery of Pakistani students affected by coronavirus in China
Medical experts are present at airports to screen the passengers from China, says state minister
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Virus death toll soars to over 1,350 as China changes counting methods
The WHO says it is too early to try to predict the beginning, the middle or the end of the epidemic
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Chinese public dial in for support as coronavirus takes mental toll
More than 300 hotlines have launched across the country to provide mental health advice related to coronavirus influx
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China transparent in virus response: UN envoy
China drew international condemnation for covering up cases during the 2002-03 SARS outbreak
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Japan cruise ship virus cases jump to 218
Another cruise ship which spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries finally docks in Cambodia
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Global health disruptions and the leadership crisis
Survival of the health sector depends on the “disruptive” forces to shake off the status quo
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Three Pakistanis in China cured of virus: embassy
PM directs FO, Overseas Pakistanis ministry to assist students stuck in Wuhan
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CDC confirms 14th US case of coronavirus with patient in San Diego
More than 800 Americans evacuated from China have been placed under quarantine
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Paramedics boycott OPDs at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital
Meanwhile, hundreds of clinic patients went unattended by the paramedical staff.
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China removes party chief of virus epicentre province
His removal comes after Hubei's two most senior health officials were sacked earlier this week
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Coronavirus death toll leaps in China's Hubei province
Provincial officials begin using a new diagnostic test to look for infections
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China virus death toll tops 1,100 as new cases fall
More than 44,600 people have now been infected by the new virus
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An epidemic away from destruction?
As a state with a population of over 20 million, we cannot play with the lives that exist within our borders
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‘Healthcare system creaks under load of tobacco users’
Number of cancer, cardiac patients rising in hospitals
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CM Buzdar approves monthly anti-polio drives
Province-wide campaign from February 17 will cover 20 million children
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5 foods that make you age faster
Here are some key foods to avoid to help prevent premature aging
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Pakistani student in Wuhan misses father's funeral, anxiety grows
He is one of more than 1,000 Pakistani students in China’s Hubei province
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New coronavirus found in Japan evacuees who initially tested negative
According to WHO, the coronavirus incubation period could be up to 14 days
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IHC instructs MOFA to review decision on stranded Pakistanis in virus-hit China
Court wants the State to take responsibility of its citizens, urges foreign ministry to take action
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Eight days in Wuhan, cut off from the world
Virus believed to have crossed into humans from an animal market in Wuhan
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Coronavirus case confirmed in California, takes US total to 13
Some 800 US nationals have been evacuated from Wuhan, flown to air bases in the US
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Medical camp in Damb
Men, women and children were provided with a one-day free eye medical camp
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JPMC doctors hand Sindh, Centre an ultimatum
Demand to be included in handover process, but Murad says JPMC, NICVD, NICH to stay with Sindh
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World Epilepsy Day awareness walk in Lahore
PINS director says epilepsy is curable if diagnosed on time