Your Daily Window to Pakistan and Beyond
ISLAMABAD: Anti-microbial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global health, and Pakistan is taking steps to address this growing crisis. The National Institute of Health (NIH) recently convened a multi-stakeholder meeting to finalize a revised National Action Plan on AMR. AMR is a global health emergency that can lead to serious infections and increased…
ISLAMABAD: As the need for cosmetic eye surgery grows, Al-Shifa Trust (AST) has transformed its beautification unit into a full-fledged Aesthetic Ophthalmology Centre to meet patients’ medical and surgical needs. Cancer patients could use the facilities for free, and the centre’s profits would help other patients who cannot afford quality eye treatment. In this connection,…
ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister for Health Dr. Mukhtar Bharath has said that a series of revolutionary reforms are underway to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) from Pakistan. Dr Mukhtar told a press briefing these initiatives are part of a broader strategy to combat both infectious and non-communicable diseases. He highlighted government’s commitment to TB eradication, detailing…
Islamabad:– Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with Shifa Foundation, organized a Breast Cancer Awareness session for its entire workforce at its 345 Campus in Islamabad. A large number of employees from across the country attended the event, which aimed to provide crucial information on breast cancer, including risk factors, prevention strategies, and the importance of early…
ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Health Dr Mukhtar Bharath visited Federal General Hospital in Chak Shahzad to review ongoing reforms and inspect provision of healthcare services to the patients, said Ministry of Health Spokesperson Sajid Shah.During his visit of the hospital, Dr Mukhtar emphasized the need of delivering top-notch care, particularly to dengue patients….
ISLAMABAD: The Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan and the Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad today signed an agreement to improve coastal communities’ resilience to climate change and mitigate climate risks in Pakistan. The project “Sindh Coastal Resilience Integrated Programme (SCRIP)” focusses on tackling climate vulnerability in coastal districts where the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)’s existing…
Pabi Jo Par, Tharparkar: In a groundbreaking development for the remote village of Pabi Jo Par, Our Aim Foundation has successfully installed a solar-powered borewell, providing the community with clean drinking water for the first time in decades.Pabi Jo Par, a village in the Tharparkar District of Sindh, Pakistan, has long struggled with severe water scarcity…
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasized the need for concerted and comprehensive endeavors in order to effectively prioritize focus on human development, invest in human capital, and address the challenges of climate change. In this regard he called for forging robust partnerships between government institutions, UN agencies, and civil society organizations to ensure…
Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula Ethiopia has a vast tourism potential due to its natural, cultural, religious, historical and archeological gifts. Ethiopia is often dubbed in the international community as the “Cradle of Humankind” due to its prominent position and important role in studying human evolution and human beginning on earth. Several pieces of evidence prove…
ISLAMABAD – Coordinator to Prime Minister for Health Dr Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath has instructed the Border Health Services to implement strict monitoring at all points of entry, including airports in the wake of confirmation of Mpox case in Pakistan.“We are monitoring the situation closely, moment by moment,” he stated while chairing a meeting convened to…
