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Karachi hospitals record 38 rabies cases and 26,000 dog bites this year

Funding shortages for the Sindh Rabies Control Programme hinder efforts to manage the city's stray dog population despite recent policy updates.

Pope Leo to undergo lung growth removal surgery Tuesday in Rome

The 71-year-old pontiff will cancel public appearances until late October to recover before an upcoming eleven-day tour of South America.

Mustafa Kamal pledges nursing sector reforms to improve salaries and training

The initiative aims to transform Islamabad's healthcare infrastructure into a national model while addressing corruption in nursing licensing.

Drake Bell warns against joining SAG-AFTRA after losing health insurance eligibility

The actor's public criticism follows his appearance on a docuseries where he detailed past abuse and the struggles of child performers.

Syed Mustafa Kamal reviews pentavalent and hexavalent vaccine procurement for national programme

The meeting aims to ensure a steady supply of multi-disease vaccines to reduce the number of injections required for children.

PIMS Breast Cancer Centre holds awareness seminar on early detection

Experts urged the removal of social stigma to ensure patients receive necessary mental and physical support alongside medical care.

Rawalpindi reports 55 confirmed dengue cases as health officials intensify inspections

Authorities have sealed hundreds of premises and issued thousands of fines to enforce mosquito control measures across the district.

Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority assesses Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital standards

The inspection aims to verify that the facility provides safe medical services and meets national quality benchmarks.

Natalie A. Baker urges early breast cancer diagnosis at PIMS event

Baker highlighted the need for coordinated efforts between healthcare institutions and communities to improve access to screening services.

Karachi influenza cases rise as Sindh mandates vaccines for Umrah pilgrims

Authorities have also made meningitis and polio shots compulsory to protect international travelers from spreading diseases during the pilgrimage.

Doctor Buddhika Bandara leaves Safari Park after 17-day stay to attend funeral

The departure follows a period of intensive care for Madhubala, a tiger suffering from tuberculosis and severe weight loss.

PIMS launches initiatives to modernise infrastructure and expand medical training programmes

The upgrades aim to streamline medicine procurement and introduce specialised master's degrees in various surgical fields.

Medical teams screen 60 people for hepatitis C in Shahpur

The camp supports the Prime Minister’s National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme by providing free consultations and referrals for follow-up care.

Punjab launches mobile healthcare program for 4.6 million industrial workers

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to launch first province-wide cervical cancer vaccination campaign

The initiative targets 2.9 million girls to combat a disease that causes over 3,000 deaths annually in Pakistan.

NAB recognises Islamabad District Health Office for hepatitis C elimination efforts

Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool received a shield from the Director General NAB to highlight efforts to strengthen disease prevention in the capital.

Health agencies provide integrated medical services to 194 women in remote areas

The joint initiative targets underserved communities to improve maternal and reproductive health access through mobile outreach campaigns.

Pakistan observes World Arthritis Day with nationwide health awareness activities

Medical institutions across the country urged patients to seek early diagnosis for joint conditions to improve long-term mobility and care.

Siberian lab worker dies; Russian health body rules no plague epidemic risk

Authorities confirmed the worker died of pneumonia, and extensive testing released most quarantined contacts.

WHO assesses Russia's public health risk as low following lab worker's death

Punjab government alerts officials over COVID-19 and seasonal flu risks

Health authorities advise vaccination as the primary defence against flu, which poses greater risks to vulnerable groups.

PIMS reform panel begins work following children's nursery fire

The committee's initial meeting focused on reviewing the hospital's operations and proposing structural changes.

Foreign experts arrive in Karachi to examine Safari Park elephant Madhubala

Madhubala and Malika are the last two elephants remaining in Pakistan.

NUMS opens admissions for Spring 2027 postgraduate programmes now

The admissions cycle details application deadlines, test dates, and the commencement of various specialized postgraduate courses.