health research

Islamabad health officials reaffirm safety of polio vaccine for children

Authorities warn that misinformation and myths regarding the vaccine could put children at risk of permanent paralysis.

NUMS hosts breast cancer awareness event in Islamabad

The initiative combined medical education with practical road safety training for students and healthcare workers.

Two measles vaccine doses required to provide full infant protection

Health officials recommend specific timing for vaccinations based on local disease prevalence to ensure children develop necessary immunity.

World Health Organization warns of fatal measles symptoms and risks

Health officials urge parents to seek medical attention immediately if children develop a rash or fever to prevent life-threatening complications.

Syed Mustafa Kamal meets Asian Development Bank to boost Pakistan healthcare

The talks aim to modernise public health infrastructure and increase domestic production of 13 different vaccines.

Asif Hasan wins Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award for cardiac surgery

The surgeon received the honour after three decades of pioneering heart transplant techniques and training the next generation of NHS medical staff.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa reports 1,510 dengue cases in October

The province recorded 4,091 infections this year as health officials track 144 active cases across multiple districts.

Pope Leo XIV discharged after successful lung cancer surgery

The 71-year-old pontiff returned to public duties in St Peter's Square following a 90-minute procedure to remove a localised cancerous growth.

Shehbaz Sharif orders livestock vaccine plant and board restructuring

The move aims to reduce reliance on unapproved imports by establishing domestic production and value-addition for the livestock sector.

Alzheimer’s mutations narrow brain fluid pathways in mice study

The study shows that dye accumulated in amyloid plaques in modified mice, while it cleared quickly from healthy brains.

WHO opens Global Training Hub for Biomanufacturing in South Korea

The facility provides tuition-free health education to help low and middle income countries build local manufacturing capacity.

Nigeria confirms first imported Ebola Bundibugyo virus case in Abuja

Health officials are monitoring 44 contacts as the virus spreads to its fifth country since the initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

WHO Regional Committee urges global health architecture reform and pandemic agreement

The committee seeks to finalise pathogen sharing negotiations to allow the Pandemic Agreement to enter the ratification process.

Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority assesses CDA Hospital for licensing

The inspection ensures the facility meets safety and quality benchmarks before receiving official permission to operate.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa polio officials hold media session to boost vaccination efforts

Officials from WHO and UNICEF joined the session to discuss ending the chain circulation of the virus by targeting children aged 5 to 10.

DRAP places eight health product categories under stricter regulatory oversight

The new rules require manufacturers to obtain official registration and quality approvals before marketing products with medicinal claims in Pakistan.

Supreme Court orders hospital oversight reforms after medical negligence case

The ruling mandates complaint desks and mandatory surgeon supervision to prevent life-threatening errors like retained surgical sponges.

NCHR demands immediate enforcement of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senior Citizens Act

The commission seeks to establish dedicated healthcare desks and reactivate welfare funds to address systemic neglect of the elderly.

Saudi Arabia announces 4,291 new healthcare jobs across 20 regional clusters

The recruitment drive aims to bolster the Kingdom's medical workforce as part of the broader Saudi Vision 2030 healthcare transformation.

Syed Mustafa Kamal reviews Rotavirus Awareness Day public health initiatives

DHO Islamabad to host online e-Kachehri for public health queries

The live session aims to bridge the communication gap between the health department and citizens while addressing community concerns.

Syed Mustafa Kamal outlines plan to expand Islamabad mental health services

The initiative aims to integrate screening and counselling into basic health centres to improve accessibility for the general public.

Rawalpindi Commissioner Salman Ghani orders zero tolerance for medical negligence

The official issued strict directives to ensure uninterrupted medicine supplies and mandatory 24-hour patient monitoring across public health facilities.

FAO delegation visits National Institute of Health to bolster disease surveillance

The visit seeks to integrate human, animal, and environmental health sectors to create a more resilient public health system in Pakistan.