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Pakistan Has Just Four WHO-Approved Medicines
NEW YORK: Despite having a large pharmaceutical manufacturing base, Pakistan has only four medicines or therapeutic products prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO), reflecting a major gap in global quality recognition. None of…
Wild Poliovirus Detected in Seven More Districts Across Pakistan, Health Officials Urge Vigilance
Islamabad: The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme has confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus in environmental samples collected from seven additional districts, marking a concerning development in the country’s ongoing battle against…
Shocking Number of Doctors Fail Medical Officer Recruitment Test
ISLAMABAD: For the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the recruitment of medical officers was conducted through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA), sparking controversy after a low pass rate raised questions over the test…
Second Congo Virus Death Reported in Karachi, Raising Public Health Concerns
Karachi — A second death linked to the Congo virus has been confirmed in Karachi, intensifying concerns over the potential spread of the deadly disease in the metropolitan area.
The latest victim, a 26-year-old resident of Ibrahim Hyderi,…
Punjab to Recruit 3,599 Nurses Through PPSC to Tackle Shortage in Teaching Hospitals
Lahore — In a significant move to address the acute shortage of nurses in government teaching hospitals, the Punjab Health Department has decided to recruit 3,599 nurses through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).
The Specialized…
Pakistani Children With Cancer to Start Receiving Free Medicines
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will start receiving free essential cancer medicines for children as part of a global program led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the health ministry announced on…
Maryam Nawaz visits Mayo Hospital for shoulder treatment
LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, paid a visit to Mayo Hospital in Lahore on Tuesday after experiencing pain in her shoulder, opting for treatment at a public hospital rather than a private facility.
According to sources,…
The Cigarette Cartel: Politicians, Tobacco Tycoons, and NGOs — A Conspiracy or a Crisis in Public…
Daily The Destination
Date: June 17, 2025
Islamabad — The debate around smoking in Pakistan is heating up once again. On one side are the NGOs demanding higher taxes on cigarettes in the name of public health. On the other, the powerful…
WHO chief says 2 million ‘starving’ in Gaza
GENEVA, Switzerland: Two million people are “starving” in the Gaza Strip, with the deliberate blocking of aid driving up the risk of famine, the World Health Organization chief warned Monday.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the WHO and…
