The Punjab government has ordered a reshuffle of senior leadership at several major public-sector medical institutions in Lahore and Narowal, appointing and transferring four senior professors to key administrative positions. According to an official order issued by the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department on September 25, 2026, the appointments and transfers were made following…
The formal inquiry into the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has begun after 14 newborns reportedly died in the neonatal ward. An inquiry committee headed by former Interior Secretary Shahid Khan visited the hospital to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and assess the emergency response. The investigation…
Several Pakistani lawmakers have endorsed the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH)’s proposal to impose higher taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary beverages as part of efforts to tackle the country’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The support came during a post-budget consultative meeting held in Islamabad, where parliamentarians and public health experts discussed the…
