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Hospitals, outbreaks, polio, medicines and the distance between a village and a specialist.
Newborn dies of mpox in Sindh as Pakistan toll reaches 12
The Express Tribune reports the infant is the latest child killed by the virus this year, while a Korean outlet links the infection to contaminated scissors used by unlicensed staff
Peshawar starts six-day polio booster drive in 48 high-risk union councils
Health teams aim to reach 1,111,107 children aged four months to ten years, with a nationwide round covering 23.9 million under-fives due from November 2.
FAO says Pakistan's food supply misses its own dietary guidelines
A policy brief finds vegetables, fruits, pulses and tubers in short supply while cereals and sugar exceed requirements, with over 60 per cent of Pakistanis unable to afford a healthy diet.
Polio campaign enters sixth day in selected districts
More than 27.7 million children were vaccinated in the first five days, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre.
Federal health minister orders fire safety audit nationwide
Hospitals, basic health units and rural health centres under the Ministry of Health face a comprehensive review of fire safety and basic infrastructure.
Punjab announces monthly Hospital of the Month award
The chief minister also ordered recruitment of 40,000 health professionals and upgrades of 300 rural health centres.
Punjab appoints Prof Jodat Saleem as LGH principal
The government notification names the anesthesia professor to head Amir-ud-Din Medical College, PGMI and Lahore General Hospital.
Islamabad regulators seal illegal clinics and housing scheme
The healthcare authority closed unqualified practices in B-17, I-14 and G-8, while the CDA moved against Itifaq Residencia for building without approval.
Sindh, LUMS and AKU sign maternal health AI hub agreement
The agreement will bring a national artificial intelligence hub for maternal and child health into primary healthcare, according to reports.
WHO renews pledge to support childhood cancer care in Pakistan
State-run outlets report the commitment but no funding or programme details have been released.
Clinic on Wheels crosses 30 million patients, Punjab says
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved plans to upgrade 300 rural health centres and expand telemedicine across the province.
Punjab Food Authority seals sweets unit, water plant
The authority imposed a fine after closing the production unit and water plant, UrduPoint reported.
PMOS affects half of Pakistani women, say health experts
A Karachi roundtable warned against self-diagnosis and urged lifestyle changes after a 2026 study found 48.5 percent prevalence of the hormonal disorder.
Former PIMS burn centre head seeks inquiry into deterioration
Prof Dr Tariq Iqbal has written to the federal health minister alleging the specialised facility has collapsed after his retirement.
DRAP Mandates Barcodes for Pharmaceutical Medicines
Unique serial numbers will be required on allopathic and biological products, while alternative medicines, medical devices and other categories remain outside the rule.
Punjab recalls four medicine batches over quality concerns
Affected lots include DryGlit syrup, Trezine, Zinad and Bemin tablets; pharmacies told to stop dispensing them immediately.
Commissioners review polio drives in Lahore and Sanghar
Officials in Sindh and Punjab inspected vaccination teams as a nationwide campaign targets millions of children under five.
Dozens of Pakistani children reportedly contract HIV after hospital visits
EdexLive and The Times of India report routine hospital care as the source, but details remain unconfirmed.
Karachi Umrah pilgrims get 15-day vaccination deadline extension
Travellers from Karachi may fly without influenza and meningitis shots until October 10, while Peshawar pilgrims have until October 14, officials said.
Obesity linked to 229 diseases, life cut by 11 years
Endocrinologists told a metabolic health forum in Karachi that one in four Pakistanis is living with obesity and diabetes prevalence has reached 31.4 percent.
Karachi airport vaccination centre to run 24 hours from September 24
Border Health Services says vaccine requirements will be set according to each passenger's destination, transit and travel schedule.
IHC terms 102-hour doctor work week inhumane
Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas directed the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to review doctors' working hours and submit recommendations to the government.
SIUT opens three-day global workshop on paediatric surgery
Surgeons from the United States, Italy and the United Kingdom join Pakistani specialists in Karachi to discuss congenital urinary disorders in infants.
Parents urged to vaccinate children under five against polio
A nationwide sub-national drive running from September 21 to 27 targets more than 31 million children in 115 districts.
Sindh CM lauds NICVD doctors for removing bullet from boy's heart
A 12-year-old from Khuzdar was discharged after surgery that removed a bullet without stopping his heartbeat, Express News reported.
Fresh mpox cases reported in Karachi, Islamabad
Health authorities have tightened surveillance, screening and contact tracing after two men in Karachi and a woman in Islamabad tested positive.
WHO report focuses on Pakistan's frontline vaccinators
The Eastern Mediterranean office says listening to health workers is key to strengthening immunisation support.
Pakistan to host global mental health summit on Oct 1-2
Dawn reported the two-day summit; Arab News said it aims to advance the country's national mental health policy.
Four-day polio drive starts in Murree, Rawalpindi, Attock
The Murree campaign was launched at Tehsil Headquarters Hospital by Additional Deputy Commissioner Malik Rashid Nemat, according to APP.
Polio drives launched in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad
Punjab targets more than 10 million children as Islamabad reports 151,598 vaccinated on day one and Gwadar aims for 35,664