Health
PARC and GAIN collaborate to enhance food system sustainability and diet quality
Islamabad, February 20, 2024 : The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is hosting the Pakistan Food System Dashboard (FSD) initiative. With a shared commitment to evidence generation, PARC and GAIN are spearheading efforts to support the formulation of food-related policies in Pakistan. The cornerstone of…
35th ‘Vision Eye Camp’ held to bring sight and hope to almost 600 patients in Lahore and Karachi
Karachi, February 20, 2024 : Vision Eye Care, an international relief organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness with a footprint in 39 countries around the world, launched its 35th cataract surgery project, the ‘Vision Eye Camp,’ in Karachi and Lahore. Organized through sponsorships from the Parwaaz Financial Services Limited, CITI Group, Hanananum Foundation, Lotte…
Non-stop evening OPD introduced at Mayo hospital, Lahore
Lahore, February 20, 2024: The Government of Punjab has introduced extended evening OPD timings for pediatrics till 8pm daily at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. This initiative has been implemented in collaboration with ChildLife Foundation to facilitate the increased flow of children coming in for treatment and seeks to address the consultation needs of sick children, particularly…
Protein Day 2024: ‘Right To Protein’ announces ‘Solve With Protein’ as the theme for the year
#ProteinDay, now in its fifth year, calls on individuals, businesses, and industry leaders to boost awareness about the vital role of protein in nutrition security and enhance accessibility to protein-rich foods as health solutions for citizens. Karachi, February 15, 2024 : ‘Right To Protein,’ a dedicated awareness initiative powered by the U.S. Soybean Export Council…
Aga Khan university hospital, Pakistan launches second opinion service
Karachi, February 13, 2024 :The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) launched its Second Opinion service platform on Monday, February 12, 2024. With this launch, patients from across Pakistan and around the world will have access to the medical opinions of AKUH doctors, without having to consult them personally. A second opinion is medical advice taken…