health
Pakistan Launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035
The Government of Pakistan has launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035, aimed at reaching more than 32.4 million people who need mental health care.…
Punjab Moves to Close Health Foundation After 34 Years of Service
The Punjab government has decided to close the Punjab Health Foundation, a self-financed institution that has operated for 34 years, and has sought details of…
Pakistan Approves Reproductive Health Education in Schools
In a landmark move, Pakistan’s Senate has approved a bill to introduce reproductive health education in the national school curriculum. This policy shift aims to…
Punjab Outsources Clinics on Wheels to Improve Rural Healthcare
The Punjab government has announced the outsourcing of its Clinics on Wheels initiative, aiming to enhance healthcare access in rural areas. Under this decision, the…
Govt, Roche Launch Rs. 10 Million Free Cancer Medicine Program
Cancer patients from Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan will receive free life saving medicines worth nearly Rs. 10 million per patient under a new five-year…
Sindh Government Adds Free HPV Vaccine to EPI From Jan 2026
In a major public health move, the Sindh government has officially included the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in its Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), making…
World Bank Finds Costing Gaps in Pakistan Health Spending
The World Bank has identified major weaknesses in Pakistan health budgeting that are limiting care and wasting funds. The Bank found that budgets are prepared…
Health, Education Costs Soar Despite Low Overall Inflation in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: While inflation in Pakistan reached a historic low of 0.3% in April FY2025, the Economic Survey 2024-25 revealed that health and education sectors continue…
Cola Intake Linked to Poor Aging in Women, 40 Year long Study Finds
A new long-term study from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) has found that cola intake and its effects on health may be more serious than…
Islamabad on High Alert: Dengue Prevention Efforts Intensify After Early Outbreak
The capital city administration has intensified dengue prevention in Islamabad as the city reports its first four cases of the season, aiming to stop a…
Govt Seeks World Bank Approval to Revise Punjab’s $200M Health and Education Plan
The government has contacted the World Bank to restructure the $200 million Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP). This restructuring aims to help the initiative…
Weekend Brings Positive Change in Lahore’s Air Quality Index
LAHORE: Lahore’s air pollution levels showed significant improvement over the weekend, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 312. However, there has been minimal…
“Find My Doctor”- First Digital Hospital Of Pakistan Inaugurated in Karachi
Find My Doctor has launched Pakistan’s very first Digital Hospital, Find My Doctor is actually a health startup in Pakistan that provides remote health solutions.…
