The prevalence of obesity, overweight, and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising at an alarming rate in Pakistan. More than 40% of the population is either overweight or obese, with childhood overweight rates nearly doubling between 2011 and 2018. Among women of reproductive age, obesity and overweight have surged from 28% to 38% in just five years. A major contributor…
In order to improve reporting on vaccination as well as accuracy in field operations, the Sindh Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) has provided mobile computer devices to its surveillance personnel with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to an official statement, the distribution of the mobile tablets is aimed at enhancing real-time surveillance data reporting on preventable…
A training course on “Practical Immuno-haematology and Biosafety in Blood Banking” was successfully conducted with the support of the ISBT Academy and hosted by the Islamabad Medical & Dental College. The event took place in the scenic location of Murree in Kohsar University. Recognized and endorsed by the Ministry of National Health Services, this course has been officially acknowledged as…
The 4-days 16th International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry (ISNPC-16) was inaugurated at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, by the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed. Around 60 scholars from more than 29 countries, along with 400 scholars from Pakistan participated in the conference. Prof. Mukhtar Ahmed sharing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…