Thousands of cancer patients in Pakistan are facing difficulties accessing newly registered life-saving medicines as approvals for the prices of 40 drugs remain pending with the federal government. The delay has prevented these medicines from being legally sold in the country, forcing many patients and families to rely on expensive imports and informal supply channels. […]
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Inquiry finds nine officials at fault in Multan hospital case
An inquiry committee formed by Nishtar Medical University has held nine doctors and hospital officials responsible for negligence and protocol violations in a case involving surgery performed on a patient later found to be HIV-positive. Read More: FIA uncovers Rs 36.2m corruption scam at Shaikh Zayed Hospital According to the inquiry report submitted to the Punjab […]
Medicine prices rise sharply after deregulation policy shift
Pakistan has recorded a significant rise in medicine prices after deregulation policies allowed pharmaceutical companies to independently set rates for non-essential drugs. A new survey conducted by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan shows that overall medicine costs have increased sharply over the past two years, raising concerns about healthcare affordability and patient access. According […]
Senate panel raises alarm over sharp rise in medicine prices
A Senate standing committee on health has raised concerns over a significant increase in medicine prices in Pakistan, revealing that the cost of various drugs has risen by up to 100% over the past two years. Read More: Senators demand capping of medical test prices at private labs During a recent committee meeting, lawmakers strongly criticised the continued rise in […]
Shortage of critical medicines raises concerns in Pakistan
KARACHI: A growing shortage of essential medicines, including advanced cancer therapies, vaccines and other life-saving treatments, is causing serious concern among patients and healthcare professionals across Pakistan. Doctors, traders and pharmaceutical industry sources say several critical medicines are currently unavailable or in short supply at the retail level, making it increasingly difficult for patients to […]
Army Surgeons Restore Soldiers’ Sight Through Historic Eye Transplants
RAWALPINDI: In a remarkable medical breakthrough, specialist surgeons from the Pakistan Army successfully restored the eyesight of two soldiers through pioneering eye transplants. The operations were performed on 30-year-old soldier Aliullah and 26-year-old Falak Sher at the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology (AFIO). Both soldiers regained their vision, marking a historic achievement in Pakistan’s medical […]