ISLAMABAD: The Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in Gilgit has emerged as a beacon of hope for thousands of poor people suffering from vision-related ailments even before its completion. The hospital’s construction started in July 2024 and was scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. Still, the exceptionally high demand for quality eye care…
ISLAMABAD: The rising trend of tobacco consumption, including emerging tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products, poses a grave threat to Pakistan’s youth. Each year, tobacco use claims more than 160,000 lives in the country. Even more alarming is that nearly 1,200 children aged between 6 and 15 start smoking every single…
GILGIT: Responding to the increasing demand for quality eye care services, the Al-Shifa Trust started providing free services to the people of remote areas before the completion of the cutting-edge hospital in Gilgit. The move, which results from a joint venture between the Al-Shifa Trust and the Rupani Foundation, will benefit millions of underserved people,…
The leading ophthalmologist at Al-Shifa Trust, Prof. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, said on Tuesday that smartphones have developed into a significant risk for youngsters.Mobile phones keep children connected at all times and serve many positive purposes, but overuse has become common, leading to serious eye complications, he said.Talking to media men, Dr. Tayyab Afghani said smartphones…
Islamabad: Polio eradication is a global vaccination success story. The disease, which can cause disability or death, occurs mainly in children and is endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Dr. Shahzad Baig, National Coordinator of Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Program, is on the front lines of eradicating it.In 2019, polio killed or maimed 147 people in…
Spokes persons for Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination has categorically denied the fabricated reports that use of vitamins, multi-vitamins, minerals and health & over the counter products has been banned in the country. Purpose of recent notification issued by the Ministry is to break nexus among pharmaceutical industry, prescribers and pharmacy /medical…
The recently released trailer of ‘Fighter’ has created controversy and drawn criticism for its anti-Pakistan storyline. Starring A-list stars like Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan and Anil Kapoor, the trailer makes bold statements about India “owning” Kashmir and alludes to the idea of an “India-occupied Pakistan” should there be a full force retaliation. After the release…
