In a major boost to cancer treatment in Pakistan, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has established a state-of-the-art Breast Radiation Bay in Karachi, offering advanced radiotherapy free of cost for breast cancer patients. The new facility is expected to improve treatment outcomes by providing faster, safer, and more precise cancer care. Named the Bilquis and…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Portugal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Paulo Domingues, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during a meeting in Lahore, with both sides exploring new opportunities for cooperation across multiple sectors. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the discussions focused on expanding collaboration in trade, investment, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, renewable…
The Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory has identified 79 samples of medicines, herbal products, and medical syringes as substandard or counterfeit, raising fresh concerns about the quality of healthcare products available across the province. According to the latest report, more than 2,000 samples collected between January and July 13 were tested for safety and quality. Out…
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________LAHORE: The sister of Dr Muhammad Ilyas Gondal, Director General of Health Services/Project Director of the National Health Support Program (NHSP), has passed away and was laid to rest in their native graveyard in the district of M.B. Din here on another day. On this occasion, the National Health Support Program (NHSP)…
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________LAHORE: The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have bolstered efforts to increase birth registration through the NADRA-P&SHD joint initiative. The P&SHD has taken a revolutionary step by integrating birth and death Registration across Punjab. The PSHD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
