Pakistan’s health sector is not merely underperforming – it is steadily eroding under the weight of neglect, underinvestment, and weak governance. In a country of over 240 million people, public health spending remains below 1 per cent of GDP, while a significant share of healthcare costs is borne out-of-pocket. The result is a system where […]
Health Crisis
US departure from WHO raises global health alarms
The United States is set to officially leave the World Health Organization on Thursday, raising serious concerns over both domestic and international health collaboration. Moreover, the move comes amid warnings that it may violate US law, as the country has yet to pay $260 million in outstanding WHO fees. Experts say the exit could […]
Lahore chokes as smog pushes city into health crisis
As Punjab faces yet another season of toxic air, the haze hanging over the province has become more than just a visual blight – it is a silent killer. Hospitals in Lahore are receiving thousands suffering with smog-related ailments as air pollution levels in the city continue to surge. Doctors warn that the situation has […]
Punjab cities choke under severe smog
LAHORE – Air pollution across Punjab has reached alarming levels, triggering a surge in respiratory and throat-related illnesses, health officials reported on Sunday. Hospitals in major cities, including Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala, are witnessing a sharp rise in patients suffering from cough, sore throat, and breathing difficulties. Environmental experts attributed the worsening conditions to prolonged […]
Afghanistan’s health crisis worsens as WHO faces funding shortage
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that 80% of its supported health services in Afghanistan could shut down by June due to funding shortages. Already, 167 healthcare facilities have closed, and without urgent financial support, over 220 more could shut down, leaving 1.8 million Afghans without medical care. WHO’s Afghanistan chief, Edwin Ceniza Salvador, […]