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Throat virus claims another child's life in Mehar

Throat virus claims another child's life in Mehar
WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

PMDC sets tuition fee cap for MBBS, BDS programmes at private medical colleges

PMDC sets tuition fee cap for MBBS, BDS programmes at private medical colleges

No immediate Nipah virus threat in Sri Lanka: Health official

No immediate Nipah virus threat in Sri Lanka: Health official

Over 400,000 workers to participate in door-to-door polio drive across Pakistan

Over 400,000 workers to participate in door-to-door polio drive across Pakistan

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far, authorities says

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far, authorities says

Salt in drinking water may affect heart health: study

Salt in drinking water may affect heart health: study

Minister opens health project at GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar

Minister opens health project at GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar

'Pain sponge' could soak up pain signals before they reach brain

'Pain sponge' could soak up pain signals before they reach brain

First rabies case of 2026 reported in Karachi

First rabies case of 2026 reported in Karachi

Punjab govt replaces Mayo Hospital CEO over issues

Punjab govt replaces Mayo Hospital CEO over issues

Scientists develop 'human lung-on-a-chip' to study disease responses

Scientists develop 'human lung-on-a-chip' to study disease responses

Rotary grant backs WHO effort to vaccinate 27m Pakistani children against polio

Rotary grant backs WHO effort to vaccinate 27m Pakistani children against polio

First monkeypox case reported in Multan

First monkeypox case reported in Multan

Maryam Nawaz inaugurates cath lab project at Jhang DHQ Hospital

Maryam Nawaz inaugurates cath lab project at Jhang DHQ Hospital

Monkeypox threat grows in Punjab as four new cases reported in Lahore

Monkeypox threat grows in Punjab as four new cases reported in Lahore

Govt providing best cardiac care across Punjab: minister

Govt providing best cardiac care across Punjab: minister

Govt finalises draft National Policy for local vaccine manufacturing

Govt finalises draft National Policy for local vaccine manufacturing

WHO urges countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks to save lives

WHO urges countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks to save lives

Crackdown on unlicensed pharmacies, substandard drugs ordered

Crackdown on unlicensed pharmacies, substandard drugs ordered

Burnout, heart disease and anxiety taking heavy toll on Pakistan's doctors

Burnout, heart disease and anxiety taking heavy toll on Pakistan's doctors

Punjab CM orders early completion of district cardiac cath lab project

Punjab CM orders early completion of district cardiac cath lab project

Maryam Nawaz makes body cameras mandatory for Punjab hospital staff

Maryam Nawaz makes body cameras mandatory for Punjab hospital staff

Steps taken to promote clinical trials in country: minister

Steps taken to promote clinical trials in country: minister

Pakistan to hold first anti-polio nationwide drive of 2026 from Feb 2

Pakistan to hold first anti-polio nationwide drive of 2026 from Feb 2

Mother's diet can shape child's health for decades

Mother's diet can shape child's health for decades