Keeping in view the fact that the vaccination campaign against cervical cancer has failed to achieve its targets, the government has decided to continue the campaign for another two years. In the first phase, the campaign was launched in Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on September 15. Sources informed that most…
A cockroach was discovered in a meal served to National Assembly members at the Parliament cafeteria on Tuesday, sparking outrage among lawmakers. The incident occurred during a meeting of women parliamentarians. Pakistan People’s Party MNA Dr. Shahida Rehmani confirmed the discovery. While MNA Naeema Kishwar revealed that this was not the first time such an…
Our knees are essential for mobility but often neglected, leading to aches and stiffness that can begin as early as our thirties. Experts say that simple exercises can help maintain knee health and prevent future problems such as osteoarthritis. “The knee is one of the most complex joints in the entire body,” BBC quoted Anikar…
The district-wide vaccination campaign to protect women against cervical cancer concluded after achieving 77.71 per cent of its target. Despite the drive, 88,188 girls could not be vaccinated due to parental refusal, absence from home or schools, and illness. The campaign, jointly organised by UNICEF and the District Health Authority, aimed to protect girls aged…
Over three million vaccine refusal cases have been reported during the first-ever national HPV vaccination campaign’s nine days. The HPV vaccination campaign for prevention of cervical cancer in women has been started from September 15 in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and it will continue until 27. A single-dose vaccine to…
Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector is poised to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the healthcare system, focusing on disease diagnosis, medicine discovery and minimising adverse drug reactions. This decision was announced at an official workshop held on Monday, ahead of the 8th PPMA (Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association) Pharma Summit titled “The Future of…
US President Donald Trump on Monday vehemently insisted that pregnant people should “tough it out” and avoid Tylenol over an unproven link to autism, and urged major changes to the standard vaccines administered to babies. The Republican leader’s announcement rife with sweeping yet unsubstantiated advice came as the White House has vowed to revolutionize health…
The Pakistan government has decided to take political and religious parties into confidence regarding the nationwide cervical cancer vaccination campaign. According to sources, the Ministry of Health is expected to initiate contact with political and religious leadership soon. Officials privy to the development revealed that efforts will be made to convince these parties about the…
Conjunctivitis, widely known as “pink eye,” has spread to alarming levels across several districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in flood-affected regions. According to the provincial health department, more than 22,800 cases were reported in August alone. The rapid surge has overwhelmed hospitals. At Lady Reading Hospital, the largest facility in the province, doctors are dealing with…
A Health Department campaign to administer cervical cancer prevention vaccines to girls aged nine to 14 in all government and private schools across Rawalpindi has encountered significant obstacles. The All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association has blocked the inoculation of students in private institutions. The association’s president, Malik Naseem, said that parents of all…
