The largest ever study to assess the effects of malaria and its treatment in the first trimester of pregnancy has shown that the disease significantly increases the risk of miscarriage but that treating with antimalarial drugs is relatively safe and reduces this risk. In the study, carried out at the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) [...]
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has honored three of Europe’s leading medical oncologists with prestigious awards recognizing their achievements in clinical care and research. “The eminent oncologists we are celebrating with these awards have each made enormous contributions to the care of patients with cancer,” said Prof David Kerr, ESMO President. “We congratulate [...]
The number of people suffering from various types of hepatitis is on the rise in the country. This is the first time that World Hepatitis Day is being sponsored globally by the World Health Organization (WHO) following the passing of the resolution on Viral Hepatitis at the 63rd World Health Assembly in May [...]
USAID Deliver Project organized a 2-day Training Workshop of Logistics Management Information System for the healthcare providers of Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad. At a Certificate Distribution Ceremony held at Islamabad, Imtiaz Inayat Elahi, Chairman CDA lauded the efforts of USAID Pakistan and Deliver Project for training staff related with contraceptive and [...]
Saeed Allawala, Managing Director, ATCO Laboratories, organized a meeting for a policy dialogue on “Pakistan Health Sector and the 18th Amendment – What future holds” recently at a local hotel in Karachi. Dr. Sania Nishter President Heartfile was the guest speaker. Chairmen and representatives from national and multinational pharmaceuticals companies attended the meeting. Speaking as [...]
