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Nationwide Measles & Rubella Vaccination Drive to Begin in Khuzdar on Nov 17
KHUZDAR: A nationwide campaign to protect children from measles and rubella will be launched in Khuzdar District, Balochistan, from November 17 to 29, according to the Health Department.
During the campaign, all children aged…
Winter Causes Dry and Rough Skin, Experts Recommend Simple Remedies
ISLAMABAD: As winter approaches, many people begin to notice their skin becoming dry, tight, and rough. Experts say the drop in temperature and humidity during the colder months plays a major role in reducing the skin’s natural moisture.…
PMDC Driver arrested in Rs4 Billion Medical College Admission Scam
ISLAMABAD – Getting admission to medical college in Pakistan is not a piece of cake as thousands of aspiring doctors compete for just a few hundred seats, hoping to fulfill their dreams of getting admission in MBBS and BDS. But for some…
Saudi Arabia is Hiring Pakistani Nurses With 4,500 Riyals Salary
RIYADH: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has opened employment opportunities for Pakistani female nurses to join its growing healthcare sector.
A leading Saudi healthcare group is seeking qualified nurses under 40 years of age who hold a…
Punjab Releases Rs. 3.3 Billion for Monthly Stipend of PG Trainee Doctors
LAHORE: The Punjab government has released Rs3.3 billion for the payment of monthly stipends to postgraduate (PG) trainee doctors, ending their months-long wait for pending dues.
According to the Finance Department, all PG trainee…
Breastfeeding Decline Puts Pakistan’s Economy and Infant Health at Risk
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mukhtar Bharath, has said that breast milk is the best and most natural source of nutrition for infants, stressing that the declining tradition of breastfeeding is placing an increasing burden on…
Punjab Drug Control Issues Alert Over Fake Medicines
Lahore: The Punjab Directorate of Drug Control has raised alarms over more than 15 medicines after discovering the sale of counterfeit drugs in medical stores across the province.
According to the Directorate, the affected…
Pakistan to Launch National Measles-Rubella Vaccination Drive Starting November 17
vaccination - (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) - A twelve-day nationwide Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccination push will take place in high-risk districts across the country from November 17 to 29. During the program, children will be…
Pakistan Marks World Immunization Day – Uniting for a Healthier Future
ISLAMABAD – On World Immunization Day, Pakistan highlighted the critical role of vaccines in safeguarding public health. The Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) is committed accelerating routine immunization and reaching every child,…
