Dr. Usman Waheed, IMDC, Islamabad The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination’s recent decision to merge the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC, est. 2023) with the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC, est. 1952) has sparked significant concern among healthcare professionals across Pakistan. While the merger is intended to streamline regulatory functions, it poses several potential drawbacks that…

In a week full of energy, inspiration, and appreciation, Kohsar University Murree celebrated Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Week 2025 from April 20-26 for the very first time, shining a well-deserved spotlight on the behind-the-scenes heroes of healthcare. The celebrations were spearheaded by the MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) program under the Department of Biotechnology. The initiative was led by Dr. Muhammad Saeed,…

Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, and funding cuts jeopardize progress and leave millions of children, adolescents, and adults at risk, warn WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi during World Immunization Week being held from 24-30 April. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever are rising globally, and diseases like diphtheria, which…

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) inaugurated its Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) at the Ojha campus, with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah praising the development and pledging an additional Rs2 billion for advanced equipment. The CCC, built at a cost of Rs6.4 billion, features cutting-edge facilities for diagnosis and treatment, including Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine…

Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, officially launched a week-long, province-wide Polio Eradication Campaign by administering polio drops to children at the CM House, reaffirming the government’s firm commitment to eliminating the crippling disease from Sindh. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Sindh IG Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, Commissioner…

The Health Promotion Foundation (HPF) inaugurated a new Changing Diabetes® in Children (CDiC) center at Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS). This milestone represents a significant advancement in the fight against diabetes among children and young adults in Pakistan. The CDiC program, a public-private partnership initiated by Novo Nordisk Pakistan and HPF, aims to provide comprehensive care for children and…

By Dr. Usman Waheed, Principal, Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Islamabad Each April, as the world blooms into spring, those of us in the field of pathology and laboratory medicine pause to reflect, celebrate, and honor a group of healthcare heroes often hidden behind the scenes, the medical laboratory professionals. The last week of April is marked globally as Medical…

In a significant step toward ensuring equitable access to life-saving vaccines for every child in Pakistan, UNICEF officially handed over 31 refrigerated trucks to the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) in Islamabad with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Mustafa Kamal, Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination said that these new refrigerated vehicles will significantly strengthen access to…

World  Health Organization (WHO) insisted as the March 24 Tuberculosis (TB) Day looms over that the disease remains one of the deadliest infectious maladies globally, causing 1.25 million deaths and 10.8 million cases in 2023, with significant impacts on vulnerable populations, including HIV positive patients. The Covid-19 pandemic and socioeconomic challenges have reversed years of progress in combating TB, especially in the…

Importance of sleep in maintaining overall health and productivity highlighted Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) took a pioneering step in promoting gender equality and holistic well-being by organizing a Seminar to celebrate International Women’s Day and World Sleep Day 2025 at JSMU, Karachi. The event brought together leading experts, policymakers, faculty members and media representatives to address the challenges faced…