HEALTH

UNICEF sounds alarm over rising HIV infections among young women, girls

UNICEF

The United Nation’s children’s fund raised the alarm on Friday over the high rate of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among young women and girls, warning they lacked access Read More

Organ laser pascal machine inaugurated at Prime Teaching Hospital

PESHAWAR, Nov 21 (APP/DNA):The Ophthalmology Department at Prime Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, has been equipped with a state-of-the-art Organ Laser Pascal Machine, inaugurated during a prestigious ceremony attended by notable dignitaries.Hospital’s Read More

Pakistan Reaffirms its Commitment for Improved Health Security

ISLAMABAD: NOV 21 (DNA):Government of Pakistan launched a new, costed National Action Plan for Health Security (2024-28), which will help strengthen the capacity of national and provincial health systems to Read More

Health ministers urge parents to prioritize polio vaccination amid rising misinformation

ISLAMABAD, NOV 21 (APP/DNA):Ministers on Thursday appealed the parents to safeguard their children against polio through vaccination, as misinformation about polio vaccines spreads rapidly. They emphasized the critical role of Read More

‘Health Week’ Observance Begins In Attock

By Malik Faisal Munir ATTOCK, Nov 20 (DNA): The three-day ‘Health Week’ started here on Wednesday aimed at raising awareness and providing free diagnostic services to the public. The event Read More

French ambassador hosts reception for global polio eradication initiative board

French ambassador hosts reception for global polio eradication initiative board

ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 /DNA/ – The Polio Oversight Board (POB), the highest decision-making body of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, is currently visiting Pakistan to engage with government officials, diplomatic Read More