First death from Congo fever reported in Sindh

The patient had no recent travel history, suggesting local transmission

Asma Abbas suffers post-treatment skin allergy

She reminds everyone of hidden challenges behind pursuit of beauty

Maryam Nawaz undergoes MRI scan at Mayo Hospital

MRI scan at Lahore’s Mayo Hospital confirms no serious issue

Key decisions made at polio eradication review meeting in Quetta

The meeting focused on ensuring that the anti-polio campaign is carried out with the consent

Nine small health issues that might be an early sign of lung cancer

Loss of appetite could be a sign that something is wrong

Long work hours may physically alter your brain, scientists warn

The dangers of working too much extend beyond burnout

Essential tips to fast-track your weight loss

You’ll bounce back stronger and more motivated than ever

Scientists celebrate bowel cancer breakthrough

Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK

China to make all hospitals offer epidurals to incentivise childbirth

Authorities are struggling to boost birth rates in the world's second largest economy

Scientists discover cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics

These chemicals are in products we use all the time, all over our bodies

Khawaja Saad Rafique discharged from PIC after getting treatment

All tests were conducted upon his arrival at the hospital

PM Shehbaz takes notice of polio case in Diamer

He expressed deep concern over the recently reported polio case in Gilgit-Baltistan district

Karachi reports second death of 2025 from deadly brain-eating amoeba

Pakistan has witnessed a rise in Naegleria fowleri cases in recent years

Govt to intensify polio eradication efforts: Mustafa Kamal

a comprehensive review of the recent nationwide polio vaccination drive was presented

From Nigeria to Pakistan, TB testing 'in a coma' after US aid cuts

Pakistan sees 510,000 TB infections each year

Gilgit-Baltistan reports first polio case

Polio is a highly infectious and debilitating disease with no cure

WHO calls for ban on flavoured tobacco, nicotine products

Flavoured nicotine and tobacco products are inherently addictive and toxic

Air from beehives comforts patients in Turkiye

The government does not officially recognise the therapy

Pakistan kicks off polio drive to vaccinate 45m children

Health minister stresses community engagement in eliminating the virus

Antimalarial-treated bed nets could stop parasites developing in mosquitoes

Malaria kills more than half a million people each year

Govt launches anti-polio drive to vaccinate 45m children across country

Ayesha Raza Farooq inaugurated the campaign in Islamabad

US FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2025-2026

Analysts have said the new clinical trials are reasonable

Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days

Eleven active investigations into potential bird flu cases in Brazil are ongoing

Three arrested after govt hospitals' stolen drugs seized

Life-saving medicines recovered in a raid conducted on secret information

Pakistan, China to strengthen cooperation in health sector

Ministers discuss vaccine production, traditional medicine, technologies

World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US

As US prepares to exit, China is set to become the biggest provider of state fees

70pc of Pakistanis with hypertension unaware of disease: health experts

Hypertension affects 18pc of Pakistanis over the age of 15

Plan to reactivate out-of-work women doctors launched

Islamic Development Bank supports the initiative

World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts

World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts

Wellness companies eager to avoid WeightWatchers' fate embrace weight-loss drugs

Wellness companies eager to avoid WeightWatchers' fate embrace weight-loss drugs

National health emergency centre set up at NIH

The centre will operate around the clock

OPF, Islamabad Diagnostic Centre sign MoU to facilitate expats

Registered Pakistanis will receive discounted healthcare from panel hospitals

Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, accuses Musk of harming world's poor

Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, accuses Musk of harming world's poor

Medic reveals most dangerous time to go to sleep

Sleep before midnight to improve your overall health

US aid cuts push Bangladesh's health sector to the edge

US aid cuts push Bangladesh’s health sector to the edge

Previously overlooked viruses may secretly shape bacterial populations

They can help shape which bacteria thrive and which ones stay in check

Exercise can prevent decline of brain health

physical activity may be essential for maintaining mental sharpness

Food plants demonstrated natural anti-cancer properties

Study shows they have potential to slow or even halt tumor growth

Student rescued from mountain twice in four days - after going back to find his phone

It was the peak's off-season, when officials urge people to be aware of incredibly harsh conditions

Lahore police clear Mall Road after 23-day Grand Health Alliance sit-in

Authorities have now fully cleared Mall Road, and traffic has resumed in both directions

Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to boost health cooperation

Both ministers agreed to increase cooperation in digital health solutions

Australia government touts free healthcare hotline as general election nears

The government has sought to make Medicare a core election issue

44m kids vaccinated as nationwide polio drive continues

The campaign is being conducted simultaneously in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Uganda declares end to latest ebola outbreak

Ebola is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissue

Artificial sweetener helps overcome antibiotic resistance

It can kill multidrug resistant bacteria

Minister resolves to take action against illegal organ transplants

Says PHOTA’s capacity is being enhanced to curb unlawful practices

Bananas could be key to lowering blood pressure: study

Nearly a third of adults worldwide are affected by high blood pressure, its complications

Indians battle respiratory issues, skin rashes in world's most polluted town

Byrnihat's annual average PM2.5 concentration in 2024 was 128.2 micrograms per cubic meter

Just three days of fatty food may damage aging brains

may be enough to trigger memory problems

Minister for implementing health research

Stresses urgent need to link research with policy execution

CM Maryam launches helping aids project for special people

Devices worth Rs1 billion will be provided free of cost

Colombia declares health emergency due to yellow fever cases, deaths

The outbreak has resulted in 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths

Chikungunya virus outbreak kills six on France's Réunion Island

The mosquito-borne virus has infected more than 33,000 people on the island so far.

South Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says

The deaths last month are among the first to be directly attributed to cuts

CM Maryam shows satisfaction during surprise visit to Services Hospital

The chief minister visited various wards and the emergency department of hospital

Five-day anti-polio drive in KP from 21st

Over 800,000 children in Peshawar will receive the polio vaccine

1,061 Pakistani doctors get US residency programme

PMDC president Dr Rizwan Taj termed it immense pride for the country’s medical community

Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth, UN says

Globally, there was a 40% fall in maternal deaths between 2000 and 2023, a UN agencies report showed

Pakistan listed among four countries that make up half of global maternal deaths: UN report

Maternal deaths include those related to complications during childbirth or pregnancy

President Zardari on path of recovery, says Dr Asim

Dr Asim confirmed that the President had tested positive for COVID

Scientists uncover simple way to cure hair loss

Protein called MCL-1 plays a key role in hair growth and follicle protection

Negligence not to be tolerated in health sector: minister

Says best medical facilities to be ensured

Punjab deploys thermal imaging tech for satellite monitoring of forests

Tech would mark significant step in curbing illegal deforestation, wildfires

A simple blood test could detect most common cancer

In cancer diagnosis, there’s a big push to go toward less invasive approaches

First autism school being built in Lahore, says CM Maryam

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz vows to uplift autism patients

Punjab minister visits hospitals pretending to be patient

She inspected the wards and reviewed the cleanliness

CM Maryam seeks operational plan to curb spread of AIDS in Taunsa

A joint mission comprising UNICEF, WHO, and the Punjab Health Department has been established

New drug turns human blood into mosquito-killing tool

Nitisinone, a drug for rare diseases, kills mosquitoes when present in human blood

Private colleges' MBBS, BDS programmes fees fixed

The annual tuition fee has been fixed at Rs1.8m

Unlocking Neural Potential: The Speculative Implications of Brain Research Peptides

Some peptides are hypothesized to exhibit neuroprotective properties

Risk of 2,000 new HIV infections a day after US aid freeze, UN says

President Trump put almost all US foreign aid on hold upon taking office on January 20

WHO calls for immediate action as report shows 10% rise in child TB infections in European region

WHO's European region, which comprises 53 countries, reported more than 7,500 cases among children

Sindh reports first Monkeypox case

The patient has no recent travel history

Staying up late may fuel depression: study

new study suggests that sleep quality, alcohol use, and mindfulness could help explain why

Health minister orders strict action against medicine thief gang

Says highest number of stolen medicines reported from private hospitals

NAB detects Rs1.25bn scam in KP medicine procurement

The bureau has decided to escalate the matter to a formal investigation

Pakistan, Denmark agree to expand cooperation in healthcare

Minister says govt to facilitate health sector business opportunities

New coronavirus discovered in Brazil bat

Labs will determine risks from the virus

Report on families refusing polio vaccination sought

Federal health minister expresses concern over rising polio cases in Sindh

Scientists discover worrying link between marriage and obesity

Married men are over three times more likely than unmarried men to be obese, a new study has reveale

Measles cases in European region doubled in 2024 to more than 25-year high, WHO says

Children under five accounted for more than 40% of the 127,350 cases reported last year in region

World Kidney Day today: know treatment options, prevention tips

The kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood

Dar reaffirms commitment to improving healthcare

Chairs the 4th meeting on medical education

Death of patients from drug reaction: three Mayo Hospital nurses found guilty

Minister says the nurses have been given show-cause notices

Kenya HIV patients live in fear as US aid freeze strand drugs in warehouse

Without US funding, stocks all US government-donated HIV medicine to Kenya are worryingly low

Woman dies as Karachi reports first death in 2025 from brain-eating amoeba

Bacteria is transmitted in body with contaminated water through nose

Saudi Arabia takes special medical initiative for pilgrims

Mobile scooters will provide emergency medical assistance

Could chewing wood boost your brain's memory?

Chewing on hard material could raise levels of a naturally occurring antioxidant in the human brain

Two die, 14 fight for life after injection administration at Mayo Hospital

Three of patients are on ventilators; body formed to probe the matter

Europe should diversify drug supplies to face health crises, ministers say

The health ministers of 11 European Union countries made the recommendation

20-year-old girl embraces death to save father's life

Her family has accused doctors of negligence

US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say

The CDC's move comes amid one of the largest measles outbreaks the US has seen in the past decade

Mayo hospital's CEO, MS removed over incompetence, says minster

Says no compromise on patients’ treatment

Two dead, nearly 230 sickened in US measles outbreak: authorities

A measles outbreak in the southwestern US has killed two people and infected more than 200.

Mayo Hospital gets new MS, CEO after CM Maryam's surprise visit

Prof Haroon and Dr Ihtisham have been appointed as new CEO and MS respectively

CM Maryam suspends Mayo Hospital MS, CEO for 'dereliction of duty'

CM Maryam also checked the cleanliness of various hospital wards.

Punjab govt decides to outsource rural health centres

The CM was briefed that revamp of 766 out of 1,047 rural centres was complete

60pc of adults will be overweight or obese by 2050: study

The research published in the Lancet medical journal used data from 204 countries

US actions may set polio eradication back, WHO says

US actions may set polio eradication back, WHO says

Health experts warn against consuming deep-fried foods

Urge them to avoid samosas, spring rolls, and fried doughnuts

Pakistan thanks Saudi Arabia for $500m pledge for polio eradication

Pakistan last year reported a total of 74 polio cases

Melanotan-2 Peptide: A Promising Tool in Scientific Research

The peptide is primarily studied for its potential to influence pigmentation

Tiny pieces of plastic in water linked to physical, mental disabilities

They could enter the body through environment and damage the brain and nervous system

How taking breaks from your smartphone improves your mental health

Phones can have small, often hidden, costs for well-being

Sindh reports polio case, rising this year tally to three

The latest polio case was confirmed in Larkana district

Punjab govt to launch Maryam Nawaz Community Health Services

39,000 lady health workers will become part of the program

'History will not forgive' failure to seal pandemic deal: WHO chief

Countries agreed to hold informal meetings in March to try to find compromises on trickiest issues.

Fertility doctors welcome Trump executive order on IVF

Dr. Fru is excited as the order, could open doors for many people to have a family at minimum cost

KP announces including free OPD in Sehat Card

The chief minister inaugurates free OPD services

Cop guarding polio workers killed in Bajaur gun attack

Despite the attack, the campaign continues in all areas

WHO says polio mass vaccination campaign to resume in Gaza

Over half a million children would be vaccinated

Uganda discharges all eight Ebola patients, health minister says

The East African country declared an outbreak of the highly infectious disease late last month

South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump's aid cuts

Trump in January ordered a 90-day pause in all foreign development assistance

One-minute exercise inspired by astronauts boosts life expectancy, protects knees

Jump-based exercise like skipping could help prevent type of cartilage damage

Nearly 50 Texans infected with measles in growing outbreak

The latest sign that the once-vanquished childhood disease is making a comeback.

Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears

Some posts recycled old footage from China's draconian lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid

Conflict was also threatening the health response in parts of Africa

Indonesia health programmes with USAID on hold, minister says

USAID has invested $800 million in Indonesia since 2020

Health workers kick off polio drive despite snow in Kashmir

“We risk our lives and leave our children at home”

World Cancer Day today: know all about themes significance, history

Cancer remains the leading cause of death globally

WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work

The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb 3-11 Geneva meeting

Punjab govt takes steps to address shortage of registrars in hospitals

The promotion of medical officers is expected to improve patient care

Peshawar reports second mpox case in month

Five-month old girl diagnosed with the virus

How Abu Dhabi used waste water samples to prevent spread of mpox

By collecting waste water from airplanes, we are now identifying monkeypox

CIA now says COVID-19 'more likely' to have come from lab

Beijing said the claims have no credibility

Monkeypox case reported in Peshawar

This is the first case for the year 2025

DI Khan reports first polio case of 2025

Last year, Pakistan reported 73 polio cases countrywide

Zimbabwe fears US withdrawal from WHO will hit HIV/AIDS programmes

President Trump signed an executive order on the US withdrawal after his inauguration

PMD predicts cold and dry weather in most parts of country

A westerly wave is currently influencing the western and upper regions of the country

Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years on

On January 23, 2020, with the then-unknown virus spreading, Wuhan sealed itself off for 76 days

Thatta reports polio case, raising tally to 73 cases for 2024

This is the first polio case reported in Thatta

Deaths from smoking in Pakistan surpass S Asia, global averages: survey

Pakistan reports an annual death rate from smoking of 91.1 per 100,000 people

Polio case reported in DI Khan, raising nationwide tally to 72 in 2024

A day earlier, a case was reported in Jacobabad

Suspected outbreak of Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania, WHO says

The viral hemorrhagic fever has a fatality rate as high as 88%

How painkiller could lead you to be more reckless

Pain has both a sensory and emotional component

How many times it's normal to get up in night to pee

More frequent visits may also be a warning sign of urinary tract infection

Polio case detected in Karachi as 2024 tally reaches 70

Nationwide polio campaign of this year is scheduled to take place from Feb 3-9

China discovers cluster of new mpox strain

Mpox spreads through close contact and causes flu-like symptoms

Poliovirus case confirmed in Tank district

Polio campaign of this year is scheduled to take place from Feb 3-9

Avian flu risk still 'low' after first US patient dies from H5N1 virus: WHO

The virus is not circulating in humans but jumping into humans who are exposed to poultry or cattle

France identifies first case of new mpox variant, AFP reports

The patient was in contact with two people who had returned from Central Africa

Louisiana reports first bird flu-related death in US

The patient, who has not been identified, was hospitalized with the virus on Dec 18

HMPV: How this virus transmitted, symptoms, treatment explained

The illness can cause severe complications like pneumonia

China Health Commission to narrow gaps in mental health services

WHO estimates 54 million people in China suffer from depression

Record numbers of cancers diagnosed early

Nearly six in ten of the 13 most common tumours were caught at stage one or two

China says shared Covid information 'without holding anything back'

Covid-19, emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2020, killed millions of people

A smoker loses 20 minutes of his life for each cigarette: study

The sooner a person stops smoking, the longer they live

Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says

The patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene

This common phone habit can lead to anxiety, experts say

People who have strict routines around their phone usage may not suffer as much

Poliovirus detected in UK wastewater

Polio can be transmitted from person to person

Rwanda declares that Marburg virus outbreak is over

The East African country confirmed the first case in mid-September

Jacobabad reports fourth polio case, takes nationwide tally to 64 this year

Pakistan launched the latest nationwide anti-polio drive to vaccinate 44m children in 143 districts

Russia develops cancer vaccine to distribute free of cost

Vaccine is aimed at bolstering ability of immune system, eliminating cancer cells

Polio drive postponed to Dce 30 in Balochistan

Lack of preparedness is cited as reason for delay

Zero tolerance for corruption in hospitals: minister

Says all dialysis centres are being inspected

Death of singer, 20, sparks warnings against 'neck-twisting' massages in Thailand

A Singaporean tourist also died after taking massage at parlour in Phuket

Unicef urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to achieve birth registration by 2030

India, Nepal, and Bangladesh are securing legal identities for millions of children

Malaria cases up again in 2023, African children worst hit, WHO reports

Malaria cases and deaths fell significantly between 2000 and 2015

30-minute exercise improves memory, enhances cognitive performance

The study was conducted by University College London

Undiagnosed disease in Congo puts children, malnourished at risk, WHO says

As many as 406 cases of undiagnosed disease were recorded in last two months

US FDA cited animal lab at Musk's Neuralink for 'objectionable conditions'

The agency was responding to concerns raised by Earl Blumenauer, a House Democrat from Oregon

Study links air pollution to head, neck cancer risk

Cells in the head and neck are especially vulnerable to air pollution

Bad brushing habit which is wrecking your teeth

You should never brush straight after breakfast

CM Gandapur deploys helicopter to dispatch medicines to Kurram

Helicopter to continue deliveries until district's land routes are reopened: CM Gandapur

Three new polio cases reported, tally reaches 59 for 2024

The new cases were reported from DI Khan, Karachi's Kemari district, Kashmore

Model immunisation centre established at Services Hospital

WHO provided technical, final support for the centre

New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu

New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu

Cheese may help reduce snoring disorder, says study

Researchers linked higher intake to a reduced likelihood of developing the disorder

Lahore remains the world's most polluted city today

It is still in the category of ‘very unhealthy’

PMDC decides to increase BDS duration by one year

HEC has already extended the BDS degree duration

Covid could cure cancer, researchers discover in tumour regression

The same infection that caused devastation can help create a cancer-fighting cell

Three new polio cases reported, 2024 tally reaches 55

Two cases reported from Balochistan and one from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Smog takes its toll on citizens' health as 61, 024 cases of respiratory diseases reported in Punjab

Govt has assured citizens that hospitals are fully equipped to handle influx of smog-related cases

Internet is adding to people's woes: study

Mental health warning issued over scrolling negative content online, joining social media row

MSs ordered to activate all inoperative ventilators in ICUs

Health department seeks a report on working of ventilators

WHO chief released from hospital in Rio de Janeiro

Tedros was earlier examined by health professionals on duty at the G20 summit

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

In the United States, Neuralink has already implanted the device in two patients

Punjab launches health week to develop healthy society

Screening camps set up in DHQ, THQ hospitals and all jail hospitals