Catherine Russell (UNICEF Executive Director) and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (WHO Director General) on World Breastfeeding Week said that In the last 12 years, the number of infants under six months of age globally who are exclusively breastfed has increased by more than 10 per cent. This means 48 per cent of infants worldwide now benefit [...]
Nur-ul-Ainnie Kazi, District Health Consultant, Islamabad Islamabad, Pakistan: Evolving humanitarian needs; development of response by the King Salman Relief foundation making the most vital work for children a possibility. Aiding to enhance quality of life promoting a healthier lifestyle of new-born babies. Being able to achieve their dreams; live-play-repeat; encapsulate a visionary meaningful lifestyle. A [...]
Dr. Usman Waheed, Islamabad Medical laboratory technology is among the most rapidly evolving fields within healthcare. The practice of contemporary medicine relies heavily on the analytical processes conducted in clinical laboratories. As automation and computer technology become increasingly dominant, the roles of laboratory technologists and technicians have shifted from hands-on tasks to more analytical functions. [...]
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a nationwide campaign against hepatitis on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, as governments and health organizations raise awareness about the disease and its implications on millions around the globe. Every July 28 the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners mark World Hepatitis Day to increase awareness and understanding [...]
The Peshawar Regional Blood Centre has achieved an outstanding milestone by being honored with the prestigious “ISBT Affiliate Membership Award” for its exceptional performance, making it the first blood bank in Pakistan. The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) is a scientific society comprising transfusion medicine professionals from 103 countries and holds official partnership status [...]
Sindh Food Authority (SFA), Government of Sindh, has signed two Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi. Sindh Food Authority signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Halal Certification Testing and Research Services (HCTRS) and the Industrial Analytical Center (IAC), ICCBS, University of Karachi. This [...]
Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad, emphasized the pivotal role of research in PhD programs for driving national development. Addressing the academic and administrative heads at Sindh Agriculture University and inauguration ceremony of a smart classroom established at Umerkot campus, Chairman HEC urged alignment of research with national priorities and [...]
A consultative meeting focusing on Measles, Diphtheria, and other Vaccine Preventable Diseases was held at the EPI Hall and was chaired by Dr. Muhammad Naeem, Project Director of EPI. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Sohail Raza Shaikh, Additional PD EPI, and attended by esteemed medical professionals including Dr. Khalilullah Memon Deputy Director EPI, Professor [...]
The first international conference on Emerging Trends in Basic Sciences was organised at Chandka Medical College in collaboration with SMBB Medical University and Sindh Higher Education Commission where international scholars presented research papers on maternal and neonatal diseases. The inaugural ceremony of the conference was presided over by Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Nusrat Shah [...]
In a landmark achievement, the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has been granted accreditation by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). This recognition underscores PM&DC’s commitment to ensuring the highest standards of medical education within Pakistan. With the remarkable feat of being granted the (WFME) Recognition Status for a remarkable tenure of 10 [...]
Caretaker Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz Friday said that first-ever state of art ‘motorbike ambulance services’ equipped with a first-aid box rolling out in narrow streets of Sindh province to provide immediate medical care before patients can be transported to hospitals. The 1122? emergency motorbike service equipped with portable oxygen cylinders and various kinds [...]
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood Iraqi has shown serious concerns over the scarcity of food in Pakistan and said that one of the world’s most populous countries was facing a massive challenge of food and nutritional insecurity. He was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the “International Practical [...]
Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar has said that due to easy access to emergency care and quick response, the Chest Pain Units entertained over 1.2 million people in seven years and saved over 30,000 lives. Due to success and appreciation, the demand has grown, and we are planning more units in different [...]
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced US$ 4 million in funding from donors to create a catalytic grant fund for organizations working in pathogen genomic surveillance. The fund will support projects across the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, to pilot projects and in doing so, create an evidence base for how to quickly [...]
Minister for Health Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has called for greater international cooperation to better address health emergencies. He was speaking at the two-day Global Health and Safety Conference held in Islamabad. The 2-days Conference convened more than 70 delegates including global leaders, health professionals and civil society activists to brainstorm solutions for a safer and healthier [...]
