Deadly Chikungunya virus cases escalate in Pakistan
Contact tracing must be done to find and evaluate additional potentially affected people in order to effectively monitor chikungunya patients….
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KP govt plans to solarize 195 healthcare units
This initiative aims to solarize 151 basic health units (BHUs), 25 rural health centers, 13 Category D hospitals, and six…
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz approves ‘CM Dialysis Programme’
The patients will also be provided free medicines and tests which will be able for early detection of any abnormalities….
DRAP issues rapid alert on falsified drugs
The defective manufacturing and supply has been traced to a private firm in Karachi, which marketed the injection within the…
Pakistan reports another polio case from Balochistan
Pakistan has assured international organizations to take immediate steps to control polio. Pakistan reports another polio case from Balochistan. Pakistan…
3-year-old girl dies after alleged wrong injection at Karachi hospital
The incident has sparked concern and raised questions about the medical practices at the private hospital. 3-year-old girl dies after…
Canada reports first case of bird flu in teenager
To mitigate the spread, the Chief Veterinarian issued orders restricting poultry events and requiring commercial farms to keep birds indoors….
Another polio case reported in Pakistan, bringing tally to 46
Pakistan is one of the only two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic. Another polio case…
DRAP bans abortion injection Famila Batch 083
The decision came after a Federal Drug Inspector in Karachi collected samples of Famila 150 mg injection for testing. DRAP…
Pakistan listed as one of 5 high-burden TB countries: WHO
WHO’s focus on TB vaccine research reflects a critical need, with only 20% of the 2022 target of $5 billion…