In an effort to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare capacity and address critical nutritional challenges, the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) at Aga Khan University (AKU) has launched a new series of free, online nutrition courses for healthcare professionals. Unveiled at a launch event in Islamabad, these courses are...
In a groundbreaking article published in the prestigious Nature Medicine journal, experts from various parts of the world collaborated to address evidence gaps for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in children and adolescents. Notable experts, including Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta and Dr Jai Das from the Institute for Global Health and Development...
Considering the current economic challenges and to ensure access to healthcare, Getz Pharma and M.E.D Consultants signed an MOU for the project Dream Diabetes: SMILE (Simplifying the Life of People with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus). This initiative is designed to simplify the lives of underprivileged individuals living with Type...
CEO Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Zubair Motiwala said that Pakistani companies have made notable progress in the development and manufacturing of medical devices and equipment, which could not only reduce $2 billion of the import bill within the next five years but also earn foreign exchange for...
In a significant step towards strengthening child healthcare services, a newly established Under-5 Clinic was inaugurated at Mayo Hospital Lahore with the support of UNICEF. This state-of-the-art facility aims to address the pressing need for basic health services for minors, ensuring quality medical care for children under five.
The clinic...
Provincial Minister for Health Dr Azra Pechuho said that the Sindh government extended its full support to the private sector for promoting medical tourism across the country, aiming to benefit the local healthcare sector and its contribution to the national economy.
Speaking as a chief guest at the inauguration of...
On September 30, 2024, the leadership and healthcare professionals of the Aga Khan University (AKU) came together to celebrate the generosity of Roche, Pakistan, in providing access to cancer care at AKU’s Hospital in Karachi.
Since 2018, Roche Pakistan under its access programme, has provided medicines to patients at the...
A three-day eye screening camp will be held from May 26 to 28, 2025, at the Abdul Razak Tabba Welfare Dispensary located within the premises of Lucky Cement Factory in Pezu. Conducted in collaboration with Al-Shifa Trust, the camp will run daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The initiative...
The ChildLife Foundation has released guidelines for the early detection and prevention of Mpox in children.
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral infection that has become a growing concern worldwide.
“The guidelines aim to help parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers identify and prevent Mpox in children early on,” said...
The Dr. Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital in Karachi has made history as the first public sector institution in Pakistan to be awarded the prestigious international SafeCare certification for its Children’s Emergency Room. This landmark achievement highlights the Government of Sindh's unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare standards and providing top-notch...
