World Cancer Day – Early intervention can significantly improve survival rates

Cancer continues to be a major public health challenge across the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer remains the leading cause of death globally, claiming approximately 10 million lives in 2022. Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the…

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1,082 degrees conferred to medical graduates at 58th CPSP Convocation

A total of 1,082 medical graduates of various disciplines were conferred degrees at the 58th convocation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). The Convocation Ceremony was held recently at its Campus which was graced by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and Prof. Mohammod Shahidullah, President of the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) as…

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Global health experts convene in Pakistan for emergency measures to stop endemic poliovirus once and for all

In light of increasing wild poliovirus transmission in the last two remaining endemic countries Pakistan and Afghanistan, Global Health Experts gathered in Islamabad recently to evaluate measures to urgently reverse the epidemiological trend.  The Meeting of Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Polio Eradication conducted, as the country faces a resurgence of wild poliovirus (WPV1) cases and a narrowing window to interrupt…

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Corporate sector to address mental health challenges discussed

Sindh Mental Health Authority (SMHA) successfully concluded a significant seminar titled ‘Mental Health Awareness for a Sound Functioning Business and Corporate Sector Entity’ at Federation House in Karachi. The event brought leading experts in mental health, academia, and the corporate sector to discuss the critical importance of mental well-being in fostering a productive and thriving workforce. It was attended by…

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EPI and USAID collaborate on Strengthening Routine Immunization for Polio Eradication

A high-level strategic meeting was held at the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Office in Karachi, bringing together key health officials and global partners to accelerate efforts toward polio eradication in Pakistan. The meeting was attended by Project Director EPI, Dr. Muhammad Naeem, Additional Director EPI, Dr. Sohail Raza Shaikh, and the Global Public Health team, including Dr. Zulfiqar Gorar…

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Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, UoA, Dera Ismail Khan holds Board of Studies Meeting

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Agriculture, Dera Ismail Khan (UAD), successfully organized the 2nd Meeting of the Board of Studies (BoS) for the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT). The session, chaired by Ali Haider, HOD MLT, was attended by faculty members from UAD, including Din Muhammad, Umer Nafees, Shafqat Ullah, Dr. Aftab Alam, and…

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