Pakistan's High Fertility Rate: A Looming Crisis

Pakistan, the world's 5th most populous nation with 240 million people, faces a severe population crisis. With a fertility rate of 3.6 and low contraceptive use, urgent action on education and women's empowerment is needed. Read more.

First Endoscopic Spine Surgery in South Punjab

Nishtar Hospital achieves a medical milestone with South Punjab's first endoscopic spine surgery. This minimally invasive procedure offers new hope for patients with chronic back pain.

Miranshah DHQ Hospital Plagued by Severe Neglect

Miranshah's District Headquarters Hospital faces a severe crisis of neglect, lacking basic facilities, medicine, and staff. Patients suffer as authorities fail to act. Read the full report.

Free Cancer Medicine Deal Signed by Govt & Roche

Pakistan's Health Ministry partners with Roche to provide free cancer treatment worth PKR 10M per patient. A major PPP initiative for breast, lung & liver cancer patients in Islamabad, AJK & GB.

Punjab to Get Cardiac Cath Labs in Every District

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz unveils a major healthcare initiative to establish modern cardiac catheterisation labs in all districts, ensuring life-saving treatment within 60-90 minutes for heart patients.

New Nutrition Center Opens at Mardan Children's Hospital

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa inaugurates a WHO-supported Nutrition Stabilization Center at Benazir Bhutto Children's Hospital in Mardan. The facility offers specialized care and protein-rich diets to combat severe child malnutrition.

Matiari DC Reviews Polio Drive Preparations

Deputy Commissioner Matiari, Syed Atta-ul-Haq Shah, chaired a meeting to finalize arrangements for the upcoming polio vaccination campaign starting January 13. The campaign aims to immunize over 150,000 children under five across the district.

Polio Vigilance Urged in Lahore, South Punjab

Health authorities in Punjab sound the alarm after polio virus is found in Lahore and Multan sewage samples. Officials urge immediate vaccination of all children under five to prevent an outbreak.

Fake Doctors Busted in Punjab by FIA, 10 Arrested

FIA's Cyber Crime Wing arrests 10 individuals for using forged degrees to practice medicine. The crackdown targets a network selling fake documents in Lahore and other cities. Read the shocking details.

24 Dead in 1,081 Punjab Road Accidents in a Day

Punjab Emergency Service reports 24 fatalities and 1,251 injuries in 1,081 road accidents across Punjab in 24 hours. Lahore tops the list. Details on victims and vehicles involved inside.

NDF Reviews Immunisation Progress in Hyderabad

The National Disability & Development Forum held its monthly review meeting in Hyderabad to assess December's immunisation progress and plan for January 2026. The team strategized to boost vaccination coverage.

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