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KP Fast-Tracks Doctor Hiring Amid Staff Gaps
In an effort to overcome the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a new plan to hire medical officers on fixed contracts in
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SIUT Performs Rare Organ Donation, Giving Two Patients New Hope
Two patients in critical condition have received life-saving kidney transplants at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), thanks to the donation of organs from a
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Muscle Health Boosted by Goat Milk, Research Reveals
New research has shown that goat’s milk may provide more advantages than cow’s milk when it comes to improving muscle health and reducing inflammation, especially among
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New Study Links GLP-1 to Lower Cognitive Decline in Diabetes
A widely used weight-loss drug known as GLP-1 receptor agonist may offer greater protection against dementia in people with type 2 diabetes than the commonly prescribed
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Breakthrough Study Links Camel’s Tear to Life-Saving Cure
Researchers at the National Research Center on Camels (NRCC) in Rajasthan’s Bikaner have discovered that antibodies and tears from camels may help neutralise venom from 26 species
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Screen Addiction and Diet Blamed for Health Crisis
Health experts have raised alarms over a growing obesity crisis in Pakistan, revealing that 81% of women and 74% of men are now classified as obese. The warning
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Punjab Starts Transfer of Surplus Teachers
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given the green light for the transfer of surplus teachers across the province, as part of a broader effort to address
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Study Links Social Disconnection to Poor Health
A new study by the University of Southern California has found a strong link between loneliness, social isolation, and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older
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New Vaccines, Cancer Drugs in Pipeline
The federal government is preparing to introduce 35 new life-saving and advanced medicines in Pakistan, aimed at treating a wide range of serious health conditions including cancer,
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Lab Success Brings Pakistan Closer to Making Own Anti-Rabies Vaccines
In a major step towards self-reliance in public health, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has successfully developed Pakistan’s first lab-scale, locally formulated human anti-
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KP Expands Health Coverage with New OPD Scheme
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced the Zhundoon OPD Card, a new healthcare initiative that aims to provide free outpatient services to residents across the province. The
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Billions Spent, Yet Gaps in Immunisation Remain
Despite spending billions of rupees annually on its national immunisation efforts, Pakistan has yet to achieve full vaccine coverage for children, according to the latest official data. The
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Jinnah Hospital Wards Soaked Amid Lahore Downpour
Torrential rainfall in Lahore has severely affected operations at Jinnah Hospital, one of the city’s largest public health centres, exposing significant infrastructure challenges and causing major disruptions
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Health Minister Unveils Major Reforms
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has announced a major step toward medicine safety and transparency in Pakistan. Speaking on Monday, he revealed that all medicines sold in
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Lahore Case Sparks COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation Debate
The sudden death of a teacher in Lahore has reignited public concern over the possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and heart attacks among young individuals. However, top
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Plastic Bottles Turned into Painkillers by Bacteria
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a pioneering method to convert plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically modified bacteria, marking a major step toward more sustainable