Two Congo virus patients have been confirmed to be infected at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, while two suspected patients are also undergoing treatment at the hospital. According to the hospital spokesperson, both Ijaz, 28, and Safyan, 23, belong to the Karak district and are involved in the animal husbandry profession. Ijaz was admitted to the […]
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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially released the new syllabus for MDCAT 2025, which has been uploaded on the official website. The PMDC stated that they released the new curriculum on Thursday. The MDCAT exam is likely to be held on the last Sunday of September or the first Sunday of October.
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LAHORE: The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) has urged the government to impose a 20% federal excise duty on ultra-processed foods, criticizing the federal budget for ignoring public health while cutting health sector funding by 16%. Secretary General Sanaullah Ghuman condemned corporate interests overshadowing health priorities, noting Pakistan now faces a heart attack every minute,
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PESHAWAR:The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has released a fixed price list for buying medical equipment, furniture, and essential items in all government hospitals and health facilities across the province. This approved list, covering over 400 items, will remain valid until June 30. District Health Officers and hospital Medical Superintendents have been instructed to carefully manage
A recent study by researchers at Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reveals that excessive internet use harms mental health, reducing concentration and leading to impulsive decisions. Led by Prof. Dr. Matthias Brand, the study analyzed over 1,000 volunteers from 2021 to 2024 and found that internet-addicted individuals struggle with distractions and risky choices. The research highlights
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ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO), in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, has launched an initiative to establish 26 new vaccination centres nationwide, aiming to serve over 750,000 people in underserved communities. Funded by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, these centres will offer critical vaccines and basic health services to populations previously deprived of such
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ISLAMABAD: The third National Polio Campaign of 2025 has officially begun, the National Emergency Operations Center (NCOC) announced on Sunday. Senator Ayesha Raza Farooq, the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, inaugurated the campaign by administering polio drops to children. Scheduled from May 26 to June 1, the campaign aims to vaccinate over 45
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The Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) has increased its Outpatient Department (OPD) fee, citing the reason as current inflation. In a notification, the KTH management on Friday said that they had increased the fee for OPD and emergency services. The OPD and emergency fees of the Khyber Teaching Hospital in the provincial capital Peshawar, have been
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BAJAUR:Awami National Party (ANP) MPA Nisar Baz Khan conducted a detailed inspection of District Headquarters Hospital DHQ Bajaur Khar on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Shahid Ali, health officials, and party leaders to review medical services and facilities. During the visit, Khan checked medicine availability, lab performance, cleanliness, and the non-functional full-body scan
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PESHAWAR :A new kidney laser treatment facility for children has been launched at the Institute of Kidney Diseases in Hayatabad. The service was inaugurated by Health Advisor Ehtesham Ali, who also opened several other new facilities at the institute. During his visit, the Health Advisor inaugurated a new emergency department, pediatric lithotripsy unit, microbiology lab,
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