Health Health 2019-01-09 Militants, religious fanatics hamper polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan Government authorities and religious scholars on both sides of the border are working to counter anti-vaccination propaganda and end the preventable disease. Health 2018-12-18 KP's first-ever burn and trauma centre starts helping patients The 120-bed facility has 50 reserved beds for burn and trauma patients, who previously had to travel outside the province to receive treatment. Health 2018-12-13 Pakistan eyes 'sin tax' on tobacco, sugary drinks to fund public health The tax was recommended by the World Health Organisation; any proceeds from it will go to improving public health. Health 2018-11-22 KP medical authority fights unlawful organ transplants The Medical Transplant Regulatory Authority (MTRA), which was established early this year, seeks to curb illegal organ transplants and oversee hospitals that undertake the transplants. Health 2018-11-15 Yoga, laughter therapy help Dera Ismail Khan residents overcome trauma People who have been affected by sectarian violence are finding relief from depression and mental stress through exercise and alternative therapies. Health 2018-11-14 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa extends healthcare programme to tribal belt The Sehat Sahulat Programme, a flagship health programme, covers 69% of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa population, long deprived of health care by militant groups. Health 2018-11-08 Pakistan to curb infant mortality in tribal districts with awareness, training A new emergency obstetric care facility established in August at a hospital in Bajaur District has raised hopes of tackling infant mortality, which occurs at a troubling rate. Health 2018-10-17 Nationwide anti-measles campaign on track to vaccinate millions More than 400,000 health workers will vaccinate an estimated 6 million residents of all provinces, official says. Health 2018-10-03 Pakistani doctors share expertise worldwide on treating terrorism victims Doctors at Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital stand at the forefront of treating patients injured by terrorism and war-related violence. Health 2018-08-24 Synchronised efforts along Afghan-Pakistani border raise hopes of polio eradication Vaccination teams from both countries meet at transit points at the Torkham, Kharlachi, Ghulam Khan and Chaman border crossings and share data about child vaccination and registration. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Next
