Pakistan has reported a new polio case in Karachi, taking the country’s total number of infections to seven in 2026. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a child from the city, prompting health authorities to begin an investigation into the case. Officials are conducting an epidemiological investigation to assess…
Pakistan’s first nationally representative mental health survey has found that 32 per cent of adults are currently living with diagnosable mental and behavioural disorders, while 38 per cent have experienced a disorder at some point in their lives. The findings highlight the scale of mental health challenges across the country and the need for improved…
The federal government has assigned additional charge of the National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Division to senior bureaucrat Nadeem Mahbub, who is currently serving as Secretary of the Federal Education and Professional Training Division. The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Establishment Division on October 16, 2026. According to Notification No….
All 23 environmental samples collected across Balochistan have tested negative for poliovirus, according to the reported results, marking progress in the province’s efforts to prevent the spread of polio. The findings have prompted Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and the provincial health minister to express satisfaction with the measures being taken by health authorities. Chief Minister…
LOWER DIR: Seven people, including five children and two women, have died within four days in mountainous areas of Lower Dir amid reports of fever-related illnesses, according to local residents. The deaths were reported in Bermake, Bochkey and Shadam, where residents have expressed concern over what they described as a recurring and unexplained illness affecting…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme has announced a 28 per cent increase in the daily allowance for frontline polio workers, with the revised payment set to take effect from the next nationwide vaccination campaign. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), the increased allowance is aimed at providing better financial support to workers…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded a continued decline in polio vaccine refusal cases and the number of children missed during door-to-door immunisation campaigns, particularly in high-risk districts. While the improvement reflects progress in public awareness and vaccination efforts, health experts warn that stronger legal measures are necessary to completely eradicate polio from Pakistan. Medical experts have…
Maryam Nawaz Vows Strict Enforcement of Smoking Ban Across Punjab LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to protecting public health by ensuring the strict enforcement of smoking bans in educational institutions and public places across the province. Her message was issued on the occasion of World No Tobacco…
Sindh has launched a large-scale sub-national polio vaccination campaign targeting more than 5.8 million children under the age of five across 20 districts. The campaign is being conducted under the supervision of the Sindh Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate poliovirus transmission in high-risk areas of the province….
A major controversy has emerged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s healthcare system after a former hospital director of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) was appointed to Mardan Medical Complex (MMC), despite earlier removal orders issued by the chief minister. The issue dates back to December, when the KP chief minister conducted a surprise late-night visit to LRH in…
