The Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education has formally requested the Department of Primary and Secondary Healthcare to approve the promotion of 59 medical […]
Category: Health
UK farmers urge government to allow bird flu vaccination amid rising cases.
Farming organizations in the UK have called on the government to permit poultry vaccinations against bird flu, as the highly contagious disease spreads. Current Situation […]
Peshawar confirms second Mpox case this month.
Health authorities in Peshawar have confirmed the city’s second case of the mpox virus this month, as screening efforts continue at airports and border entry […]
Punjab Launches Extensive Anti-Polio Drive to Ensure a Polio-Free Future
Punjab has intensified its efforts to eradicate polio with a well-organized and large-scale vaccination campaign. A high-level meeting, chaired by Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman
Pakistan faces meningitis vaccine shortage, creating hurdles for Umrah pilgrims.
Pakistani pilgrims preparing for Umrah are struggling to obtain mandatory meningitis vaccinations due to a severe nationwide shortage, The News reported on Wednesday. Both meningitis […]
FDA bans red no. 3 dye in food after decades-long controversy.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products, over 30 years after prohibiting […]
WHO warns of massive health crisis in Gaza amid ceasefire.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a severe health crisis in Gaza, as much of the territory’s health infrastructure lies in ruins after […]
PIMS becomes first government hospital in Pakistan to introduce modular operation theatres.
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has become the first government medical facility in the country to establish modular operation theatres, enhancing its surgical […]
White house withdraws FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in April 2022, citing their highly addictive nature […]