Govt declares high alert against Monkeypox
The government has issued special instructions to all national and provincial health authorities to remain on high alert for any suspected case of Monkeypox.According to an official of the Ministry of National Health Services, the situation is being cl…
Anti- tobacco activists urge government to raise taxes on tobacco products
Anti-Tobacco activists have proposed that the government should raise taxes on tobacco products to curtail its use.Speaking at a conference in Murree on Monday, they pledged to create awareness against the use of tobacco in Pakistan.They said making ci…
No Covid death reported in 24 hours: Asad Umar
Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar says no Covid related death was reported in the country during last 24 hours.In his tweet, he said this is the first time in two years that this has happened.Source: Radio Pakistan
Covid-19 infection rate continues to decline in Pakistan
The infection rate of Covid-19 continues to decline across the country as positivity ratio has fallen to one point two three percent. According to statistics issued by National Command and Operation Centre, two more deaths and 483 new positive cases of…
President calls upon philanthropists to cooperate with Govt in health sector
President Dr. Arif Alvi has called upon philanthropists to come forward and cooperate with government in its initiatives in health sector for service of humanity. Addressing a cancer symposium in Karachi on Monday, he said precious human lives could …
PM directs to speed up implementation on all ongoing health projects
Punjab Health Minister, Dr. Yasmin Rashid called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore today [Wednesday].During meeting, issues regarding construction of new hospital in province were discussed while briefing was given about great response to Naya Pak…
Terrorist killed during intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan
A terrorist involved in attacks against security forces as well as targeted killing and kidnapping for ransom has been killed by security forces in Shewa North Waziristan.According to ISPR, during exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists…
COVID-19 Researchers See Hope in Existing Drugs
An international collaboration led by researchers in Canada and Brazil is applying innovative funding and testing methods to determine whether existing medications can provide cheaper and more effective treatments for COVID-19 and is encouraged by its …