Pakistan is witnessing a sharp increase in hepatitis C cases, according to a new report highlighting global health concerns. The situation has drawn attention from international health experts due to the country’s high disease burden. Public health systems and millions of patients are directly affected by the rising trend. The World Health Organization (WHO) report […]
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No HIV outbreak in Islamabad, says ministry
The Federal Ministry of Health has rejected reports suggesting a dangerous rise in HIV cases in Islamabad. The clarification is important as it addresses public concern over a possible outbreak. Authorities say the situation remains stable and under control. The ministry stated that the reported figures were misrepresented by combining data from multiple months. It […]
Pakistan reports first polio case of 2026 in Sindh
Pakistan has reported its first case of wild poliovirus in 2026 after a four-year-old child in Sindh’s Sujawal district tested positive, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) for Polio Eradication confirmed on Thursday. According to officials, the case was detected in Bello Union Council and identified through the country’s polio surveillance network. Laboratory confirmation was […]
Aurangzeb, Bill Gates stress efficient tax system
Davos: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Bill Gates emphasised the importance of an efficient tax system for Pakistan’s long-term economic resilience. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 26th Annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland. They discussed Pakistan’s ongoing reform process and priorities in the health sector. According to the Finance Ministry, both […]
Punjab plans strict junk food advertisement ban
The Punjab government is moving to impose broad restrictions on junk and sugary food advertisements, aiming to curb rising heart disease and diet-related illnesses across the province. Officials said the Punjab Food Authority has consulted leading nutrition experts to finalize a policy framework that addresses both public health concerns and childhood obesity. Read more : […]