A major health alert has been issued in Karachi after the Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory declared nine cancer medicines as substandard, fake, and unregistered following a detailed investigation. Authorities have initiated action against those responsible for distributing the medicines. According to Director Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory Syed Adnan Rizvi, the investigation began after laboratory testing…
An inspiring dream became a reality for 18-year-old thalassemia patient Muneeba Maqsood, who was appointed the honorary Deputy Commissioner of Attock for one day. The initiative recognized her determination, resilience, and courage in overcoming the daily challenges of living with thalassemia while pursuing her ambitions. Muneeba, who has been battling thalassemia for many years and…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has sought additional funding to address a growing backlog of children awaiting cochlear implant procedures under the Sehat Card Plus programme. Health officials said around 1,000 children with hearing and speech impairments are currently on the waiting list for the procedure. The move aims to ensure timely treatment, especially for children…
The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Balochistan has strongly opposed reported attempts to form its provincial cabinet through closed-door consultations, calling for a transparent and democratic electoral process. In a statement issued in Quetta, a spokesperson for YDA Balochistan expressed concern over what the association described as efforts by certain groups to bypass elections and establish…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has called on provincial health departments to take urgent action to address the growing gap between the number of medical graduates and the limited availability of postgraduate (PG) training positions in the country. According to the PMDC, this imbalance has become a major factor contributing to the increasing…
