A prestigious and warm farewell in honor of retiring CEO DRAP, Dr. Aslam was organized in the Ministry of NHSRC. It was attended by Senior members of NHSRC. Sharing her views on the occasion, Mrs. Saira Afzal Tarar appreciated Dr. Aslam's selfless and extremely remarkable services with high level of competency, integrity and leadership, as [...]
World Health Organization (WHO) announced a new high-level commission comprised of heads of state and ministers, leaders in health and development and entrepreneurs. This high-level commission will propose bold and innovative solutions to accelerate prevention and control of the leading killers on the planet – Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) like heart and lung disease, cancers, and [...]
Expert at an Ophthalmology Conference has said that thousands of people are facing loss of vision annually due to diseases such as cataract glaucoma, which can be prevented by avoiding and controlling diabetes, hypertension, quitting smoking and timely treatment. The 4th Pioneering Innovations in Ophthalmology (PIO) Conference was organized by Hashmanis Group of Hospitals and [...]
An outbreak of seasonal influenza is rearing its head in Multan claiming 27 lives in over a month according to the statistic from Punjab Health Department. Seasonal Influenza , also known as Swine Flu (H1N1), has hit with full force this season. Seasonal influenza usually spreads through contact with the bacteria discharged by an infected person's coughing [...]
To review the status of regional and provincial blood regulatory authorities and evaluate progress, and to develop an action plan for strengthening blood regulatory systems in the country, World Health Organization in collaboration with Safe Blood Transfusion Programme (SBTP), Ministry of National Health Services & Regulations organised a National Consultative Workshop on Blood Regulation at [...]
Dr. Noor-e-Saba, Manager, Regional Blood Centre, Peshawar Blood transfusion services are an integral part of the health-care system. Millions of lives are saved each year through blood transfusions. Provision of safe blood and blood components is the responsibility of the national health care system. Safety of blood has assumed greater importance and relevance in developing [...]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared outbreak of human cases of influenza A/H1 N1 a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under IHR 2005 in Pakistan. The WHO also issued an advisory to sensitise the health authorities to strengthen and improve the level of preparedness in prevention, control and management of influenza. During [...]
The Islamic Advisory Group launched a Training Manual titled ‘Polio Eradication, Mother and Child Health and Immunization’. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Pakistan, the manual provides practical guidance on how to engage local communities to advocate for vaccination as well as other maternal and child healthcare issues. The launching of the Training Manual [...]
Pakistan drug demand reduction stakeholder meeting
College of Family Medicine Pakistan organized a Certificate Distribution Ceremony of Diabetes Course for Family Physicians at the IBA City Campus recently. The event was well attended by prominent academia, course participants and members of the College. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Prof. Abdul Samad Shera. Prof. Zaman Shaikh and Prof. Riaz Qureshi [...]
Enhanced HIV/AIDS Control Program of Sindh organized a two-day 2nd Conference on AIDS in Sindh at a local hotel in Karachi. The aim of the Conference was to identify the right approach and step to accelerate the Fast Track Response to HIV/AIDS in Sindh Province whereas the theme of the Conference was ‘Accelerating HIV / [...]
A National Consultation was organised by World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Ministry of Health, Islamabad with a view to advocate for implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Health jointly by Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and in World Health Organization. The focus of the discussion was to align targets under [...]
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) congratulates the people and the Government of Srilanka for total eradication of malaria from the country, after a prolong struggle. World Health organization {WHO} has declared Srilanka as a Malaria free country. The Srilnakan Government having meager resources has shown that a country can achieve a goal with political will, planning [...]
On World Hepatitis Day 2016, World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to take rapid action to improve knowledge about the disease, and to increase access to testing and treatment services. Today, only 1 in 20 people with viral hepatitis know they have it. And just 1 in 100 with the disease is being treated. [...]
Meeting of provincial task force on Polio Chaired by Chief Secretary Sindh Siddiq Memon. Also present in the meeting are Prime Ministers Focal Person on Polio Senator Ayesha Raza Farooq, Chairperson Monitoring and Oversight Committee Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, National Technical Consultant Dr. Altaf Bosan, Coordinator EOC Sindh Fayaz Jatoi, Technical Focal Person Sindh Dr. [...]
