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Ramadan fasting is one of the oldest health practices in the world. Modern science now confirms what tradition has known for centuries — intermittent fasting has profound benefits for the body and mind.
25 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
One in four Pakistanis experiences mental health issues, yet most suffer in silence. This guide explores the state of mental health in Pakistan, common conditions, and where to find help.
22 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Pakistan's national childhood vaccination campaign has reached a milestone of 50 million children, significantly reducing preventable disease rates.
19 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Pakistan has one of the highest diabetes rates in the world. This evidence-based guide covers prevention strategies, dietary recommendations, and when to seek medical help.
18 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Actress Lucy Davis reveals her breast cancer scare, urging women to perform regular self-checks for early detection.
18 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
A top NHS doctor criticizes leadership over long organ transplant waiting lists, calling for urgent reforms.
18 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Learn how to recognize potential eye damage after an eclipse and when to seek medical help.
17 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Fewer people sought treatment for eclipse-related eye damage in 2026 compared to 1999, suggesting improved public awareness of eye safety.
17 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Research from Aga Khan University shows that sugar taxes, exercise mandates, and screening programmes could prevent 2 million diabetes cases by 2030.
11 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Virtual healthcare consultations surge as rural patients gain access to specialist doctors through government-subsidized telemedicine centres.
9 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
A comprehensive initiative combines supplementary feeding, maternal education, and fortified food distribution to combat child malnutrition.
9 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
A nationwide 24/7 helpline and companion app provide free counseling, crisis intervention, and therapy referrals in English and Urdu.
4 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
A landmark clinical trial at a Karachi research hospital restores vision to three siblings with Leber congenital amaurosis.
3 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
A new machine learning model trained on millions of medical scans can identify early-stage cancers before symptoms appear.
2 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Pakistan's innovative use of satellite data and AI modeling to predict dengue outbreaks is adopted as a model by three other countries.
1 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
A novel Omicron sub-variant is identified in wastewater surveillance but health officials reassure that existing boosters provide adequate protection.
1 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
Training and deploying 50,000 lady health workers in remote areas significantly reduces pregnancy-related deaths.
1 ਅਗਸਤ 2026
A nationwide cataract surgery programme reaches a major milestone as international NGOs partner with local hospitals for mass screening and treatment.
28 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2026
Overuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture leads to dangerous superbug strains, prompting a national antimicrobial stewardship programme.
27 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2026
A national IoT network provides real-time PM2.5 data and health advisories to help citizens avoid hazardous pollution exposure.
27 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2026
A 200-bed facility dedicated to athlete care, rehabilitation, and performance science opens to support Pakistan's growing sports sector.
26 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2026
A gamified fitness app rewards users with health insurance discounts for meeting daily exercise and nutrition goals.
26 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2026
Government reforms to organ donation and transplantation reduce waiting lists and improve survival rates for end-stage renal disease patients.
22 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2026