Tag: Health
45 medical-related professions qualify for govt loans
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Sunday formally introduced another 45 medical-related professions which qualified for interest-free loans under the Punjab Health...
Kiani says govt to revamp health infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Aamir Mehmood Kiani said that the government has planned to revamp the entire health infrastructure at...
Govt reshuffles medical superintendents of nine hospitals
LAHORE: The Punjab government has posted/transferred Medical Superintendants (MS) of nine hospital of the province, said a notification issued here on Sunday.
According to details, MS...
World’s seven healthiest cities
Bad health is a growing concern among most urban dwellers. Polluted air and water and lack of nutritious food is causing several problems including...
Dr Yasmin Rashid calls for more focus on rural health centres
Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has emphasised on the need for a concrete and long lasting health policy and said that focus on...
PHC, Foundation Trust NHS UK to collaborate for quality assurance in...
--Health minister says govt will take every possible step to enhance capacity of Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at Children's Hospital Lahore
LAHORE: The Punjab Healthcare Commission...
Nullah Lai on high alert after polio threat
RAWALPINDI: The Health Department on Saturday said that the polio virus may be rearing its head again in the Nullah Lai area.
Health Chief Executive Officer...
Disappointed cabinet vows to mend Anti-Corruption Establishment
--Cabinet agrees over Nasir Khan Durrani’s name to lead commission for police reforms
--Constitutes different committees to look after matters pertaining to health, energy
LAHORE: Punjab Chief...
Health minister visits PIMS, vows revolutionary health reforms
-- Aamer Mehmood Kiani says govt will increase funds and human resources to bring improvements in patient care
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Aamer Mehmood Kiani said...
Capt (r) Safdar’s health deteriorates in prison: report
Captain (r) Safdar's health deteriorated in Adiala Prison on Monday after which the son-in-law of former premier Nawaz Sharif was being given medical attention...
PTI leaders vow to ensure accountability through enforcement of laws
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have reiterated their pledge to make Imran Khan’s ‘Naya Pakistan’ a reality by making dedicated efforts to ensure accountability, fight...
Meat-heavy, low-carb keto diets can shorten lifespan
Middle-aged people who get roughly half their daily calories from carbohydrates live several years longer on average than those with meat-heavy low-carb diets, researchers...
KP in need of more, better health staff: report
PESHAWAR: The province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) faces massive shortage and quality of human resource in key areas, particularly after the merger of the tribal areas,...
Checking work emails in non-work hours can harm your health: study
ISLAMABAD: Employer expectations of work email monitoring during non-working hours are harmful to the health of not only employees but their family as well.
William Becker,...
Cancer-causing industrial stack emissions continue to go unchecked in province
--EPA fails to fulfill its duties as experts warn of serious health calamities in near future
--Environmental Protection spokesperson assures soonest enhancement of laboratories’ capacity
LAHORE: Amid...
CS seeks proposals for future roadmap of administrative depts
--Akbar Durrani orders rehabilitation of historic buildings situated on The Mall
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Akbar Durrani on Tuesday directed the administrative secretaries to report the issues of...
Rise of hepatitis B and C virus matter of grave concern:...
KARACHI: Health experts have stated that the hepatitis B and C virus is on the rise in the country affecting as many as 1.45...