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Karachi sees sharp rise in paediatric HIV cases

Health experts warn that this trend reflects a growing public health crisis, largely driven by unsafe medical practices.

Karachi sees sharp rise in paediatric HIV cases
Scientists reveal why bread can cause weight gain without overeating

Scientists reveal why bread can cause weight gain without overeating

Much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs do not help patients, review finds

Much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs do not help patients, review finds

Over 27m children get vaccination on second day of countrywide polio drive

Over 27m children get vaccination on second day of countrywide polio drive

9 Mpox deaths, 25 cases reported across Sindh

9 Mpox deaths, 25 cases reported across Sindh

HIV surge among children in Sindh raises alarm as 329 cases reported

HIV surge among children in Sindh raises alarm as 329 cases reported

Aseefa Bhutto urges public cooperation as nationwide polio drive begins today

Aseefa Bhutto urges public cooperation as nationwide polio drive begins today

Punjab set to launch province-wide polio campaign today

Punjab set to launch province-wide polio campaign today

Mirpurkhas student death sparks PMDC probe over harassment allegations

Mirpurkhas student death sparks PMDC probe over harassment allegations

Peshawar introduces new merit criteria for doctors recruitment

Peshawar introduces new merit criteria for doctors recruitment

15-year-old boy tests positive for Mpox virus in Lahore

15-year-old boy tests positive for Mpox virus in Lahore

Second Mpox case reported in Karachi

Second Mpox case reported in Karachi

Pakistani students affected by conflict eligible for NEB exam: PM&DC

Pakistani students affected by conflict eligible for NEB exam: PM&DC

NIH issues Congo fever alert ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

NIH issues Congo fever alert ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

Nationwide anti-polio drive begins on 13th to vaccinate 4.5m children

Nationwide anti-polio drive begins on 13th to vaccinate 4.5m children

AIDS cases surge in Punjab with over 45,000 reported patients

AIDS cases surge in Punjab with over 45,000 reported patients

Tattoos affect immune system, reduce vaccine effectiveness

Tattoos affect immune system, reduce vaccine effectiveness

Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children

Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children

Excessive salt intake may increase risk of heart failure: Study

Excessive salt intake may increase risk of heart failure: Study

Four newborns who tested positive for Mpox die in Khairpur

Four newborns who tested positive for Mpox die in Khairpur

Monkeypox cases confirmed among children in Khairpur

Monkeypox cases confirmed among children in Khairpur

Scientists develop new technology to detect active, infectious Tuberculosis

Scientists develop new technology to detect active, infectious Tuberculosis

Rising fuel prices begin to impact public hospitals

Rising fuel prices begin to impact public hospitals

Thousands benefit from life-saving programmes: CM Maryam

Thousands benefit from life-saving programmes: CM Maryam

From awareness to acceptance: Marking Autism Day worldwide

From awareness to acceptance: Marking Autism Day worldwide

Russian firm to invest $80m in Pakistan to produce insulin with local partner

Russian firm to invest $80m in Pakistan to produce insulin with local partner

Minister says no medicine shortage despite shipping disruptions

Minister says no medicine shortage despite shipping disruptions

Pakistan announces 2026 polio campaign as eradication efforts show positive results

Pakistan announces 2026 polio campaign as eradication efforts show positive results

PMDC takes strict action over Lady Willingdon Hospital video scandal

PMDC takes strict action over Lady Willingdon Hospital video scandal

Young doctors reject dismissals over C-section video controversy

Young doctors reject dismissals over C-section video controversy

Ultrasound scan delays put pregnant women, cancer patients at risk

Ultrasound scan delays put pregnant women, cancer patients at risk

Lady Willingdon Hospital video scandal: MS, Head of Department suspended

Lady Willingdon Hospital video scandal: MS, Head of Department suspended

Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore C-section video sparks probe

Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore C-section video sparks probe

Loud noise may worsen Parkinson's symptoms, study warns

Loud noise may worsen Parkinson's symptoms, study warns

Outrage as viral video suggests speed contest between doctors during childbirth operations

Outrage as viral video suggests speed contest between doctors during childbirth operations

Metformin's hidden brain pathway uncovered after 60 years

Metformin's hidden brain pathway uncovered after 60 years

Caffeine may reverse memory loss from lack of sleep, study suggests

Caffeine may reverse memory loss from lack of sleep, study suggests

Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

Mental patient drives ambulance from Lahore hospital to Shahdara facility

Mental patient drives ambulance from Lahore hospital to Shahdara facility

Extreme fatigue may signal 'heat fever,' not just heatstroke: Experts

Extreme fatigue may signal 'heat fever,' not just heatstroke: Experts

CM Maryam vows to defeat TB for healthier Punjab

CM Maryam vows to defeat TB for healthier Punjab

Daily 17 minutes of cycling may reduce dementia risk, boost brain function: studies suggest

Daily 17 minutes of cycling may reduce dementia risk, boost brain function: studies suggest

Vaccine cuts risk of common cancer for decades, major study finds

Vaccine cuts risk of common cancer for decades, major study finds

Potassium-rich diet may cut risk of heart failure by 24pc, stroke risk by 20pc, experts say

Potassium-rich diet may cut risk of heart failure by 24pc, stroke risk by 20pc, experts say

Measles outbreak affects eight children in Kasur village

Measles outbreak affects eight children in Kasur village

Study finds coffee may help protect the brain from dementia

Study finds coffee may help protect the brain from dementia

Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through skin in animal studies

Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through skin in animal studies

Delay in price fixation causing shortage of vital medicines in market

Delay in price fixation causing shortage of vital medicines in market

PMDC makes student registration mandatory for medical admissions

PMDC makes student registration mandatory for medical admissions

University of Health Sciences announces MBBS exam results

University of Health Sciences announces MBBS exam results

The number of kids you have may affect your lifespan, study finds

The number of kids you have may affect your lifespan, study finds

Govt taking measures to eliminate hepatitis by 2030, NA told

Govt taking measures to eliminate hepatitis by 2030, NA told

Obesity emerging as major public health concern in Pakistan

Obesity emerging as major public health concern in Pakistan

Pollution linked to anxiety and depression, studies

Pollution linked to anxiety and depression, studies

UAE to phase out traditional health card system from 2026

UAE to phase out traditional health card system from 2026

Pain lasts longer in women, and immune cells may be culprit

Pain lasts longer in women, and immune cells may be culprit

True healthcare focuses on preventing disease before it occurs

True healthcare focuses on preventing disease before it occurs

Lahore sees surge in heart patients, Punjab Institute of Cardiology emergency under pressure

Lahore sees surge in heart patients, Punjab Institute of Cardiology emergency under pressure

Kohat: Lady doctor Mehwish Hasnain shot dead, protests erupt

Kohat: Lady doctor Mehwish Hasnain shot dead, protests erupt

Mysterious illness kills four children in Sindh village

Mysterious illness kills four children in Sindh village

Punjab announces Rs3b annual free treatment for stroke patients

Punjab announces Rs3b annual free treatment for stroke patients

BioNTech sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 shots

BioNTech sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 shots

PMDC orders inquiry report after FJMU student's alleged suicide in Lahore

PMDC orders inquiry report after FJMU student's alleged suicide in Lahore

Shaukat Khanum Hospital rejects rumours of NOC withdrawal for Karachi fundraising

Shaukat Khanum Hospital rejects rumours of NOC withdrawal for Karachi fundraising

Punjab reports 1,695 measles cases in four weeks

Punjab reports 1,695 measles cases in four weeks

Khawaja Saad Rafique suffers heart attack, undergoes angioplasty at PIC

Khawaja Saad Rafique suffers heart attack, undergoes angioplasty at PIC

Punjab govt orders recall of substandard medicines amid public health concerns

Punjab govt orders recall of substandard medicines amid public health concerns

Budget 'imbalance' for govt hospitals in Lahore revealed

Budget 'imbalance' for govt hospitals in Lahore revealed

Every district must have HIV screening, treatment centre: minister

Every district must have HIV screening, treatment centre: minister

Barrister Gohar says PTI founder's doctors will assess health condition

Barrister Gohar says PTI founder's doctors will assess health condition

Inside story emerges of PIMS briefing by Allama Nasir, Barrister Gohar

Inside story emerges of PIMS briefing by Allama Nasir, Barrister Gohar

There's one simple method to lower alcohol intake, and It Works

There's one simple method to lower alcohol intake, and It Works

WHO sets out concerns over US vaccine trial in G.Bissau

WHO sets out concerns over US vaccine trial in G.Bissau

CM Maryam links hospital emergencies with Punjab Safe City, vows transparency in healthcare

CM Maryam links hospital emergencies with Punjab Safe City, vows transparency in healthcare

Scientists find way to starve cancer cells without harming healthy cells

Scientists find way to starve cancer cells without harming healthy cells

Pakistan completes preparation for free childhood cancer medicines at four major hospitals

Pakistan completes preparation for free childhood cancer medicines at four major hospitals

Mustafa Kamal emphasizes strengthening primary healthcare and free vaccination programs

Mustafa Kamal emphasizes strengthening primary healthcare and free vaccination programs

Over 10,000 children get free heart surgeries in Punjab: minister

Over 10,000 children get free heart surgeries in Punjab: minister

Pakistan urges OIC states to build self-reliant vaccine manufacturing ecosystem

Pakistan urges OIC states to build self-reliant vaccine manufacturing ecosystem

Pakistan reports second Mpox-linked death as concerns over local spread grow

Pakistan reports second Mpox-linked death as concerns over local spread grow

Pakistan showcases healthcare innovation at Dubai exhibition

Pakistan showcases healthcare innovation at Dubai exhibition

Mustafa Kamal proposes 'OIC Vaccine Alliance' for Islamic countries

Mustafa Kamal proposes 'OIC Vaccine Alliance' for Islamic countries

Govt improving healthcare, promoting medical education: Rana Sanaullah

Govt improving healthcare, promoting medical education: Rana Sanaullah

Police officer bitten by dog during polio campaign in Karachi

Police officer bitten by dog during polio campaign in Karachi

Two children die of measles in Lower South Waziristan

Two children die of measles in Lower South Waziristan

Dr Niaz Ahmad named new Higher Education Commission chairman

Dr Niaz Ahmad named new Higher Education Commission chairman

Pakistan's 2026 polio campaign reaches over 42 million children

Pakistan's 2026 polio campaign reaches over 42 million children

Over 26m children vaccinated as nationwide polio continues

Over 26m children vaccinated as nationwide polio continues

New ICU established at Children's Hospital Lahore

New ICU established at Children's Hospital Lahore

Pakistan exporters eye Saudi Arabia as Vision 2030 fuels healthcare expansion

Pakistan exporters eye Saudi Arabia as Vision 2030 fuels healthcare expansion

University of Health Sciences announces MBBS fourth professional exam results

University of Health Sciences announces MBBS fourth professional exam results

Pakistan steps up local vaccine manufacturing push with Saudi cooperation

Pakistan steps up local vaccine manufacturing push with Saudi cooperation

Polio team attacked in Bajaur as nationwide campaign continues

Polio team attacked in Bajaur as nationwide campaign continues

Nationwide anti-polio drive begins today

Nationwide anti-polio drive begins today

AJK govt decides to launch health card in state

AJK govt decides to launch health card in state

Free kidney transplant service begins at Jinnah Hospital Lahore

Free kidney transplant service begins at Jinnah Hospital Lahore

Six more children die in Mithi hospital amid malnutrition crisis

Six more children die in Mithi hospital amid malnutrition crisis

Throat virus claims another child's life in Mehar

Throat virus claims another child's life in Mehar

PMDC sets tuition fee cap for MBBS, BDS programmes at private medical colleges

PMDC sets tuition fee cap for MBBS, BDS programmes at private medical colleges

Calls grow to shift 2026 T20 World Cup amid Nipah virus underreporting in India

Calls grow to shift 2026 T20 World Cup amid Nipah virus underreporting in India

No immediate Nipah virus threat in Sri Lanka: Health official

No immediate Nipah virus threat in Sri Lanka: Health official

Over 400,000 workers to participate in door-to-door polio drive across Pakistan

Over 400,000 workers to participate in door-to-door polio drive across Pakistan

Pakistan orders strict traveller screening amid Nipah virus threat from India

Pakistan orders strict traveller screening amid Nipah virus threat from India

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far, authorities says

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far, authorities says

Salt in drinking water may affect heart health: study

Salt in drinking water may affect heart health: study

Minister opens health project at GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar

Minister opens health project at GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar

KP health project faces serious irregularities: audit report

KP health project faces serious irregularities: audit report

First rabies case of 2026 reported in Karachi

First rabies case of 2026 reported in Karachi

Malnutrition claims lives of three more infants as death toll reaches 46 in Mithi

Malnutrition claims lives of three more infants as death toll reaches 46 in Mithi

Punjab govt replaces Mayo Hospital CEO over issues

Punjab govt replaces Mayo Hospital CEO over issues

Scientists develop 'human lung-on-a-chip' to study disease responses

Scientists develop 'human lung-on-a-chip' to study disease responses

Rotary grant backs WHO effort to vaccinate 27m Pakistani children against polio

Rotary grant backs WHO effort to vaccinate 27m Pakistani children against polio

First monkeypox case reported in Multan

First monkeypox case reported in Multan

Maryam Nawaz inaugurates cath lab project at Jhang DHQ Hospital

Maryam Nawaz inaugurates cath lab project at Jhang DHQ Hospital

Monkeypox threat grows in Punjab as four new cases reported in Lahore

Monkeypox threat grows in Punjab as four new cases reported in Lahore

Govt providing best cardiac care across Punjab: minister

Govt providing best cardiac care across Punjab: minister

Govt finalises draft National Policy for local vaccine manufacturing

Govt finalises draft National Policy for local vaccine manufacturing

Pakistani-born surgeon appointed chief AI officer at world's first engineering-based medical school

Pakistani-born surgeon appointed chief AI officer at world's first engineering-based medical school

Ahsan Iqbal highlights child development as economic priority at Global Caregiver Forum in Madrid

Ahsan Iqbal highlights child development as economic priority at Global Caregiver Forum in Madrid

WHO urges countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks to save lives

WHO urges countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks to save lives

AstraZeneca to acquire Modella AI to speed oncology drug research

AstraZeneca to acquire Modella AI to speed oncology drug research

Crackdown on unlicensed pharmacies, substandard drugs ordered

Crackdown on unlicensed pharmacies, substandard drugs ordered

Burnout, heart disease and anxiety taking heavy toll on Pakistan's doctors

Burnout, heart disease and anxiety taking heavy toll on Pakistan's doctors

Punjab CM orders early completion of district cardiac cath lab project

Punjab CM orders early completion of district cardiac cath lab project

PIA retirees to receive medical facilities through State Life Insurance post-privatization

PIA retirees to receive medical facilities through State Life Insurance post-privatization

Steps taken to promote clinical trials in country: minister

Steps taken to promote clinical trials in country: minister

Pakistan to hold first anti-polio nationwide drive of 2026 from Feb 2

Pakistan to hold first anti-polio nationwide drive of 2026 from Feb 2

Mother's diet can shape child's health for decades

Mother's diet can shape child's health for decades

Scientists developing 'self-driving' device that helps patients recover from heart attacks

Scientists developing 'self-driving' device that helps patients recover from heart attacks

Fog again leads to closure of various motorway sections

Fog again leads to closure of various motorway sections

Wasim Akram urges diabetics to regularly monitor sugar level, adopt healthy lifestyle

Wasim Akram urges diabetics to regularly monitor sugar level, adopt healthy lifestyle

Punjab medical colleges to have new MBBS, BDS syllabus: minister

Punjab medical colleges to have new MBBS, BDS syllabus: minister

Rapid population growth straining Pakistan's resources: experts

Rapid population growth straining Pakistan's resources: experts

Health facilities for people govt's top priority, says minister

Health facilities for people govt's top priority, says minister

Bad oral bacteria may travel to brain and trigger Parkinson's disease

Bad oral bacteria may travel to brain and trigger Parkinson's disease

Bilawal Bhutto inaugurates Rs72b free health project in Karachi

Bilawal Bhutto inaugurates Rs72b free health project in Karachi

Majority of villages facing health system issues: Malik Ahmed

Majority of villages facing health system issues: Malik Ahmed

IAEA commends Pakistan's cancer care efforts

IAEA commends Pakistan's cancer care efforts

Foreign medical graduates' national registration exam results announced

Foreign medical graduates' national registration exam results announced

Over 44.6m vaccinated in nationwide final anti-polio drive of 2025

Over 44.6m vaccinated in nationwide final anti-polio drive of 2025

Seven-day nationwide polio campaign concludes

Seven-day nationwide polio campaign concludes

UHS issues merit list of private medical colleges in Punjab

UHS issues merit list of private medical colleges in Punjab

Hepatitis cases surging in Balochistan, says coordinator

Hepatitis cases surging in Balochistan, says coordinator

Pakistan warns of rising seasonal influenza cases

Pakistan warns of rising seasonal influenza cases

Aseefa Bhutto calls for support of polio vaccination campaign starting today

Aseefa Bhutto calls for support of polio vaccination campaign starting today

Minister Mustafa Kamal launches nationwide polio drive of 2025

Minister Mustafa Kamal launches nationwide polio drive of 2025

WHO chief still hopes Trump administration will rethink withdrawal

WHO chief still hopes Trump administration will rethink withdrawal

FDA probes deaths likely related to COVID vaccines across age groups

FDA probes deaths likely related to COVID vaccines across age groups

Pakistan to launch final nationwide polio drive of 2025 from Dec 15

Pakistan to launch final nationwide polio drive of 2025 from Dec 15

Punjab's first female pathology lab collection centre opens at PIC

Punjab's first female pathology lab collection centre opens at PIC

Fat stem cells heal broken spines in a breakthrough study

Fat stem cells heal broken spines in a breakthrough study

Pakistani scientist urges UN to tackle rising global threat of fetal teratogens

Pakistani scientist urges UN to tackle rising global threat of fetal teratogens

Over 51.5m children vaccinated against measles, rubella, polio in Nov drive

Over 51.5m children vaccinated against measles, rubella, polio in Nov drive

'World's most contagious virus' surging with kids under 5 most at risk, warns WHO

'World's most contagious virus' surging with kids under 5 most at risk, warns WHO

TECH club hosts lecture on 'common and uncommon causes of aches and pains'

TECH club hosts lecture on 'common and uncommon causes of aches and pains'

Equal health facilities key priority of govt: PM Shehbaz

Equal health facilities key priority of govt: PM Shehbaz

UnitedHealth agrees to sell South American business to private equity firm Patria for $1 billion, sources say

UnitedHealth agrees to sell South American business to private equity firm Patria for $1 billion, sources say

Punjab govt committed to tackling health challenges: minister

Punjab govt committed to tackling health challenges: minister

Study links tattoos to 29pc higher risk of dangerous skin cancer

Study links tattoos to 29pc higher risk of dangerous skin cancer

Over 10.4m children vaccinated during ongoing anti-polio drive

Over 10.4m children vaccinated during ongoing anti-polio drive

Dengue cases rise in Punjab as 24 new patients reported in 24 hours

Dengue cases rise in Punjab as 24 new patients reported in 24 hours

Govt committed to medical facilities in public health sector: Mustafa Kamal

Govt committed to medical facilities in public health sector: Mustafa Kamal

Safety lapses, weak oversight - How children die from Indian cough syrup

Safety lapses, weak oversight - How children die from Indian cough syrup

Punjab bans several cough syrups and medicines

Punjab bans several cough syrups and medicines

Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse

Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse

Admission deadlines for medical and dental colleges extended across Punjab

Admission deadlines for medical and dental colleges extended across Punjab

Govt aims to promote eastern medicines alongside allopathic treatment: minister

Govt aims to promote eastern medicines alongside allopathic treatment: minister

Just 2 cigarettes a day 'increases risk of early death by 60pc

Just 2 cigarettes a day 'increases risk of early death by 60pc

Low vitamin D levels strongly linked to depression

Low vitamin D levels strongly linked to depression

Nationwide measles-rubella, polio vaccination drive starts

Nationwide measles-rubella, polio vaccination drive starts

Punjab govt taking steps to strengthen health sector: PA speaker

Punjab govt taking steps to strengthen health sector: PA speaker

PMDC announces new policy allowing private medical teachers to switch colleges

PMDC announces new policy allowing private medical teachers to switch colleges

Dengue claims another three lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Dengue claims another three lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Wild form of polio found in Hamburg sewage sample, city authority says

Wild form of polio found in Hamburg sewage sample, city authority says

Islamabad makes history with its first-ever robotic surgery at PIMS Hospital

Islamabad makes history with its first-ever robotic surgery at PIMS Hospital

New antivenom works against dangerous snake, study suggests

New antivenom works against dangerous snake, study suggests

Sindh reports over 700 new dengue cases in 24 hours

Sindh reports over 700 new dengue cases in 24 hours

LHC upholds Punjab Healthcare Commission's power to fix medical prices

LHC upholds Punjab Healthcare Commission's power to fix medical prices

Passenger arriving from Saudi Arabia shows monkeypox symptoms

Passenger arriving from Saudi Arabia shows monkeypox symptoms

Sindh govt intensifies measures to control dengue

Sindh govt intensifies measures to control dengue

PMDC lowers passing marks for MBBS, BDS back to 50pc, eases attendance rules

PMDC lowers passing marks for MBBS, BDS back to 50pc, eases attendance rules

Seven arrested for roughing up polio team in Lahore

Seven arrested for roughing up polio team in Lahore

Special wards to be set up for Sikh pilgrims in hospitals

Special wards to be set up for Sikh pilgrims in hospitals

WHO says mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks

WHO says mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks

Faisalabad tops Pakistan's air pollution chart as smog worsens across Punjab

Faisalabad tops Pakistan's air pollution chart as smog worsens across Punjab

Saudi-Pakistan biotech pact seeks to harness AI to predict, prevent diseases

Saudi-Pakistan biotech pact seeks to harness AI to predict, prevent diseases

Punjab to conduct environmental sampling with WHO for polio eradication

Punjab to conduct environmental sampling with WHO for polio eradication

GPEI names PM's focal person on polio Ayesha Raza as country's first 'Gender Champion'

GPEI names PM's focal person on polio Ayesha Raza as country's first 'Gender Champion'

Lahore reports second monkeypox case

Lahore reports second monkeypox case

Unexpected link discovered between gray hair and cancer

Unexpected link discovered between gray hair and cancer

CM orders health screening for special children across Punjab

CM orders health screening for special children across Punjab

Saba Qamar speaks about mental health awareness

Saba Qamar speaks about mental health awareness

Rapid early spread of bird flu in Europe raises fears of fresh crisis

Rapid early spread of bird flu in Europe raises fears of fresh crisis

DG health inspects healthcare services in Faisalabad

DG health inspects healthcare services in Faisalabad

Pakistan planning to promote local manufacturing of vaccines

Pakistan planning to promote local manufacturing of vaccines

Pakistan aims to boost pharmaceutical exports to $30billion

Pakistan aims to boost pharmaceutical exports to $30billion

Efforts underway to make Punjab hospitals meet PHC standards: health minister

Efforts underway to make Punjab hospitals meet PHC standards: health minister

Ending polio still possible as funding cut by 30 percent, health officials say

Ending polio still possible as funding cut by 30 percent, health officials say

Egypt donates Hepatitis C medicines to Pakistan under PM's elimination programme

Egypt donates Hepatitis C medicines to Pakistan under PM's elimination programme

EU weighs ban on ethanol used in hand sanitisers over cancer fears, FT reports

EU weighs ban on ethanol used in hand sanitisers over cancer fears, FT reports