Saudi Arabia has assured full support for new health initiatives in Pakistan.The assurance was given by Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Health, Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel during his meeting with Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and …
Caretaker PM kicks off polio eradication campaign
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar kicked off the countrywide polio eradication campaign by vaccinating anti-polio drops to the children in Islamabad today.Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said forty-four million children up to fi…
PM urges every section of society to play role in complete eradication of polio
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has called on every section of the society to play role in complete eradication of polio virus from the country.Chairing a meeting of the National Task Force for eradication of polio in Islamabad on Monday, …
Govt strengthening primary healthcare system: Dr. Nadeem
Caretaker Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan says the government has created a coherent and comprehensive strategy to develop health sector on modern lines.He stated this while receiving a briefing from District Health Officer in Islamabad about the health…
Private Hospital in Islamabad Fined Rs. 1 Million for Killing a Patient Due to Medical Negligence
The Zimri Orthopedic Hospital in Islamabad has been slapped with a Rs. 1 million fine after a tragic incident in which a patient lost his life during surgery due to criminal negligence.The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) took this acti…
68 patients affected due to Avastin injection in Punjab: Dr Javed Akram
Caretaker Punjab Minister for Specialized Health Care Dr Javed Akram says so far sixty-eight patients have been affected due to Avastin injection in the province.Addressing the joint press conference along with caretaker Minister for Primary and Second…
Govt committed to promote healthy competition in all sectors of economy: Shamshad
Minister for Finance and Revenue Shamshad Akhtar has expressed the government’s commitment to create a level playing field for businesses and promote healthy competition in all sectors of the economy.She was talking to Chairman Competition Commission …
Legal action being taken against profiteers involved in selling medicines at higher prices: Nadeem
Caretaker Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Nadeem Jan says the government has recalled the entire batch of the drug, which reportedly led to the outbreak of conjunctivitis among people.Talking to the media, along …