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The Silent Superbug Threat: Pakistan at a Critical Crossroads
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is no longer a distant or theoretical threat it is rapidly emerging as one of the most serious public health challenges facing Pakistan and the world. Antimicrobial medicines, particularly antibiotics, have…
PIMS Nursery Fire: Interim Inquiry Report Implemented, Executive Director Among 8 Officers…
ISLAMABAD (Report: Aasi) — The interim report of the inquiry committee constituted to investigate the tragic fire that broke out in the nursery of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Department at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences…
Saudi Arabia Launches First National Food Composition Database
RIYADH: (News Desk) - The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched the Kingdom’s first-ever National Food Composition Database (NFCD), marking a major development in nutrition research and public health planning.…
Eating Together May Boost Family Happiness & Wellbeing
ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) - There was a time when mealtimes in Pakistani homes were about far more than simply satisfying hunger. When food was served, parents, children, grandparents and other family members would often gather around the same…
PM Shehbaz Approves Suspension of Eight Officials Over PIMS Tragedy
ISLAMABAD: (Mudassar Iqbal) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the immediate suspension of eight officials in connection with the PIMS incident, including the hospital’s Executive Director, Professor Dr Imran Sikandar.
According…
PIMS Tragedy Inquiry Report Submitted to Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: (Special Reporter) - The preliminary investigation report into the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has been submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to sources.…
Congo Begins Ebola Vaccinations Amid Deadliest Outbreak Yet
KINSHASA: (News Desk) - The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a vaccination campaign for frontline health workers as authorities step up efforts to contain the country’s largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak on record.
Health…
Nauman Ijaz Reveals Cancer Battle and Remarkable Recovery
ISLAMABAD: (Showbiz Desk) - Renowned Pakistani actor Nauman Ijaz has spoken publicly about his cancer diagnosis and recovery, sharing how prayer and the daily recitation of Surah Rehman became an important part of his…
Mustafa Kamal Vows Action Over PIMS Nursery Tragedy
ISLAMABAD: (Staff Reporter) - Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict action if negligence is established in the deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery, saying no one found responsible will…