Tag: Ministry of Health

Poliovirus found in environmental samples

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):The Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of poliovirus in environmental samples from nine districts of the country. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, the virus was found in one sample each from Quetta, Mastung, Multan, Peshawar, Nowshera, and Hab. The Poliovirus was also found in samples from… Continue reading Poliovirus found in environmental samples

Poliovirus found in nine environmental samples

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):The Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of poliovirus in environmental samples from nine districts of the country. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, the virus was found in one sample each from Quetta, Mastung, Multan, Peshawar, Nowshera, and Hab. The Poliovirus was also found in samples from… Continue reading Poliovirus found in nine environmental samples

Govt to ensure supply of standard medicines

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP):The Ministry of Health has taken coordinated measures to ensure the supply of quality and standard medicines. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, these steps were taken on the direction of Caretaker Federal Minister for Health, Dr Nadeem Jan. The minister said that he would not compromise on the… Continue reading Govt to ensure supply of standard medicines

DRAP issues directions to syrups’ manufacturers

ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):The ministry of Health on Saturday directed all pharmaceutical companies making syrups to ensure pre-sale testing of glycerine and sorbitol. According to spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, glycerin and sorbitol are used to make cough and allergy syrups. He said that the World Health Organization (WHO) has already declared glycerine density… Continue reading DRAP issues directions to syrups’ manufacturers

DRAP raids prohibited syringe manufacturing factory

ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Saturday raided prohibited traditional syringe manufacturing factory in Peshawar. According to a spokesperson of Ministry of Health, a team of federal DRAP raided the warehouse of M/s Taj company in Peshawar. DRAP Chief Executive Officer, Asim Rauf said that on the direction of Minister for… Continue reading DRAP raids prohibited syringe manufacturing factory

President calls for national policy to address mental health issues

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday emphasized the need for formulation of a national policy to address the mental health issues as 24% population of the country was suffering from various mental health problems. He stressed upon an institutional framework and public-private partnership to provide mental health services to the people. The… Continue reading President calls for national policy to address mental health issues

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