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.
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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.
Pakistan Red Crescent Society hosts Pre-COP31 event to amplify community voices
The event featured three zones for climate awareness and a plantation drive to inform the society's official message to COP31.
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.
IPCC meeting in Ethiopia suspended over climate report release timeline
The deadlock over the seventh assessment cycle's publication date threatens to delay critical climate action ahead of the 2028 global stocktake.
Health experts urge stronger infection control measures during International Infection Prevention Week 2026
Stronger measures aim to reduce hospital stays, lower pressure on healthcare systems, and help combat the rise of antimicrobial resistance.
Dow University of Health Sciences opens admissions for nursing degree programs
Prospective students can apply online for undergraduate and post-graduate nursing tracks starting in mid-October to secure seats in the healthcare sector.
Drake equation approaches 65th anniversary as scientists reflect on SETI origins
Drake originally sketched the formula to spark discussion at the first scientific conference on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Noise-cancelling headphones reduce nausea and vomiting during gynaecological surgery
In a study of 192 patients, those using ear defenders had a 35 per cent rate of nausea compared to 52 per cent for those without them.
President Zardari marks Breast Cancer Awareness Day with call for public support
The president urged for a society where women can prioritise their health and receive emotional and social support from families and communities.
Fazaia College of Nursing opens BS Nursing admissions for Spring 2027
The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council recognised institution offers clinical training at a 700-bed hospital for students in Islamabad.
Gen Raza warns adversaries against miscalculating Pakistan's nuclear resolve
The military chief warns that any attempt to fracture national unity through proxy terrorism will face a response beyond the imagination of the initiator.
Pakistan health experts urge mandatory front-of-package warning labels on food products
The move aims to combat non-communicable diseases, which currently account for nearly half of all deaths in the country.
Pakistan extracts 65 cubic kilometers of groundwater annually exceeding recharge rates
The nation faces a severe water crisis as overstressed aquifers threaten food security and the health of 60 million people.
Pakistan lacks nationwide data on severe chronic Hepatitis D prevalence
The virus requires Hepatitis B to survive and is not routinely monitored because testing is not widely available in government or private facilities.
Pakistan proposes moving Climate Change Authority under Ministry of Climate Change
The legislative move aims to streamline environmental governance by expanding council membership and granting new powers over biodiversity protection.
South Asian health experts call for integrated TB and HIV/AIDS response
The regional workshop aims to break down healthcare barriers by synchronising cross-border technical expertise and disease detection strategies.
Neanderthal remains from Iraqi Kurdistan show evidence of fatal strike
Pakistan health advocates demand front-of-package warning labels on processed foods
The move aims to curb high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases by helping consumers quickly identify excessive sodium in packaged goods.
Shehbaz Sharif pledges to modernise Pakistan's agriculture and food sectors
The initiative aims to counter climate change and water scarcity while boosting exports through technological integration and better resource management.
Pakistan vehicle count surges 770 percent over 35 years as emissions rise
Rapid growth in private car ownership is driving urban pollution and reducing life expectancy in major cities like Lahore.
Lyari General Hospital completes over 100 robotic gynecological surgeries
The robotic treatment method costs 63 percent less than traditional surgery and allows surgeons to operate from another country.
Brain training session briefly improves mood for people with depression
Researchers tested the method on 32 people with major depressive disorder who had been off brain-affecting medications for at least one week.
Global land carbon sink rebounds in 2025 as atmospheric CO2 growth slows
The recovery was driven by growth in tropical forests as plants regained carbon uptake capacity after a period of extreme weather and fires.