Health
Ratio of breast cancer in Pakistan is highest in Asia, Dr Omema Saleem
Islamabad, October 28, 2023 :The ratio of breast cancer in the country is the highest in Asia. In 2020, more than 650, 000 deaths were reported globally due to breast cancer. It occurs in every country in the world. Every one out of nine Pakistani women becomes a breast cancer patient at some stage of…
Health Minister assures to address key issues of pharma industry
Islamabad, October 28 , 2023 : Caretaker Minister for National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Dr Nadeem Jan Saturday said that the government is determined to address the key issues of the pharma industry to further strengthen it and boost its exports. The pharma industry is playing a crucial role in meeting the growing demand…
PFA discards 160-kg unhygienic meat
Sargodha, October 27 , 2023 :The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) discarded 160-kilogram unhygienic meat during a special operation, launched against illegal slaughter houses and butchers on Friday. According to a press release, issued by the Authority, the PFA team conducted raids at Gill-wala F-Block here and checked cleanliness and other requirements at a slaughter house….
Dr. Nadeem inaugurates MRI machine at PIMS
Islamabad, October 27, 2023: Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan on Friday inaugurated the MRI machine at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Addressing the inauguration ceremony, he said that health sector reform was his top agenda and mission. He added without reforms, improvement and development in the health sector was not possible….
Every person should get basic know-how of first aid, CPR to save lives: President
Islamabad, October 25, 2023: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said every person needs to get basic knowledge about first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to cope with situations in medical emergencies, thus saving lives. Addressing the 12th All Pakistan Camp of Pakistan Girl Guides Association (PGGA) here at its National Headquarters, he said emergency…