GHA demands transparent inquiry of irregularities in health card programme during previous regime

ABBOTTABAD, Mar 17 (APP):The Grand Health Alliance (GHA) led by President Dr. Maazim Khan and General Secretary Dr. Waqar Ahmed held a meeting at District Headquarters Hospital Abbottabad regarding the reinstatement of the health facility program and demanded inquiry into irregularities during the previous government. During the discussion, they demanded transparent investigations into alleged irregularities… Continue reading GHA demands transparent inquiry of irregularities in health card programme during previous regime

Stakeholders call for Inclusive, equitable Health Services through Strategic Investment, structural reforms

PESHAWAR, Mar 07 (APP):The speakers at a Provincial Dialogue Thursday called for strategic actions and equitable allocation of resources for making healthcare accessible to all in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The seminar was organized by Blue Veins, a local Non-Governmental organization, in collaboration with Lady Reading Hospital, to discuss the urgent health-related concerns and explore that how… Continue reading Stakeholders call for Inclusive, equitable Health Services through Strategic Investment, structural reforms

Sarfraz Bugti expresses regret over unsatisfactory results despite spending billions on health, education sectors

QUETTA, Mar 6 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Wednesday expressed his concerns over misuse of funds in the previous governments and regretted unsatisfactory results despite billions of rupees funding being spent in the health and education sectors. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti has presided a high-level review meeting of… Continue reading Sarfraz Bugti expresses regret over unsatisfactory results despite spending billions on health, education sectors

Anti-Polio drive underway

RAWALPINDI, Feb 28 (APP):Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of District Health Authority Dr Ejaz Ahmed said that the week-long anti-polio campaign, which began in the entire district on February 26 successfully entered into 3th day on Wednesday. Under the drive, he said, over 400,000 children had so far administered the polio vaccine while the set target… Continue reading Anti-Polio drive underway

Expert urges action against cervical cancer

Sohaib Khalid LAHORE, Feb 25 (APP):Cervical cancer is almost preventable and completely treatable if picked up at an early stage. Even a precancerous phase exists, which can be detected and treated before the cancer forms. Dr. Noreen Zafar, a specialist in teenage gynecology and female cancer prevention, and the President of the Girls and Women… Continue reading Expert urges action against cervical cancer

President for preventive care to address health-related challenges

RAWALPINDI, Feb 20 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed the need for adopting preventive care to address health-related challenges, especially oral diseases, in Pakistan, adding that over 90 per cent of dental issues could be prevented by adopting healthy habits. The president said that a resource-constrained country like Pakistan could not afford to… Continue reading President for preventive care to address health-related challenges

Pneumonia kills 13 more children in Punjab

LAHORE, Feb 18 (APP):Thirteen more children succumbed to pneumonia in the last 24 hours on Sunday, bringing the total toll from the disease to 392. The Punjab Health Department  highlighted a concerning surge in pneumonia cases, particularly during the dry cold spell. Within a single day, 622 new patients were reported across Punjab, with Lahore… Continue reading Pneumonia kills 13 more children in Punjab

Pakistan Army providing quality treatment facilities to people of KP

PESHAWAR, Feb 18 (APP):Pakistan Army has played a significant role in the provision of quality treatment facilities to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after completing scores of hospital projects in different districts of the province. Following a long wave of terrorism, the Pakistan Army has taken practical measures for the reconstruction of many hospitals besides… Continue reading Pakistan Army providing quality treatment facilities to people of KP

CM inaugurates medicine warehouse up-gradation project

LAHORE, Feb 12 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the expansion and up-gradation project of the state-of-the-art Medicine Warehouse at Gurumangat Road, Gulberg here on Monday. During his visit, he inspected the facility and reviewed the process of storing medicines. He expressed his satisfaction over the meticulous attention to international standards in medication storage. Secretary Health provided… Continue reading CM inaugurates medicine warehouse up-gradation project

CM opens 500 bedded Nishtar-II hospital

MULTAN, Feb 01 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, on Thursday inaugurated 500 bedded state-of-the-art Nishtar-II Hospital spanning over 57 acre piece of land. Provincial Ministers, Dr Javid Akram, Amir Mir,  Mansoor Nasir, IGP, Addl Chief Secretary South Punjab, VC NMU, Commissioner Multan, RPO and other officials were present. Completed with whopping sum of Rs… Continue reading CM opens 500 bedded Nishtar-II hospital

Health dept witnesses improvement in healthcare services: Dr Jogezai

QUETTA, Feb 1 (APP):Balochistan Health Department under the leadership of Caretaker Minister Dr. Amir Muhammad Khan Jogezai launched a comprehensive health reform program in November 2023 to enhance health care services in the province. The functionality of ‘Labor Room’ in hospitals, enhancement of health education and improvement in immunization services were concentrated in the reform agenda. Under the… Continue reading Health dept witnesses improvement in healthcare services: Dr Jogezai

Advisor on Aviation, SAPM health call on PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP):Advisor to PM on Aviation Air Marshal (R) Farhat Hussain Khan called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday and discussed matters relating to mutual interests. The advisor briefed the prime minister about the ministerial matters and the progress of the government’s reform measures in the aviation sector. In a separate… Continue reading Advisor on Aviation, SAPM health call on PM Kakar

KP CM chairs meeting of urban mobility plan for Abbottabad

PESHAWAR, Jan 30 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah chaired an important meeting to discuss the matters related to the Urban Mobility Plan for divisional headquarters in Abbottabad which was held in Islamabad, said an official handout issued here on Tuesday. Besides, the concerned authorities of NHA, Planning Commission and… Continue reading KP CM chairs meeting of urban mobility plan for Abbottabad

Secretary Health presides review meeting of EPI Balochistan

QUETTA, Jan 29 (APP):Balochistan Secretary Health Abdullah Khan on Monday presided the fourth quarterly review meeting of EPI Balochistan and reviewed the coverage of EPI, set goals and resources and evaluated the performance of all district health officers across the province. The Secretary Health expressed his displeasure over the absence of Divisional Director Loralai and… Continue reading Secretary Health presides review meeting of EPI Balochistan

Police facing shortages of lady cops, seek help from health, education departments

MUZAFFARGARH, Jan 29 (APP):Facing a shortage of lady constables, Muzaffargarh police have sought help from health and education departments through the deputy commissioner to make available female officials for deployment at polling stations for the February 8 general elections in the district. Police spokesman Waseem Baloch, when contacted, told APP that DPO has sent a… Continue reading Police facing shortages of lady cops, seek help from health, education departments

Islamabad police boosts officer well-being with free medical camp

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP):In order to prioritize the health and well-being of Islamabad Capital Police (ICP) officials, a dedicated one-day medical camp was organized on Sunday at the Traffic Police Office. Spearheaded by Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO), the initiative aimed to enhance both the mental and physical health… Continue reading Islamabad police boosts officer well-being with free medical camp

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