Measles cases have been on the rise in Karachi in recent weeks, highlighting ongoing issues with the public immunization program and parent awareness. Data from major public hospitals, including the National Institute of Child Health and Dr Ruth K.M Pfau Civil Hospital
A SCENE from a Pakistani television drama shows an emotionally fraught woman, begging a psychiatrist to give her something that will make her feel numb. The psychiatrist agrees, prescribing medications and providing suggestions for ways to relax. In its way, the scene
In a move to address the growing mental health challenges in the country, the Sindh government has launched the first-ever Sindh Mental Health Policy. The policy outlines a comprehensive plan to establish a sustainable and effective system to improve mental health services
According to the News, the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health Islamabad has confirmed the detection of Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) in nine environmental (sewage) samples collected in December 2023. The poliovirus was detected in the
The Sindh Human Rights Commission conducted a comprehensive inspection of Civil Hospital MirpurKhas in December 2023 and subsequently forwarded recommendations to enhance and improve the overall healthcare facilities in the region. These recommendations were communicated to the Secretary of the Health Department,
KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) launched on 11 Jan 2024 its report on the country`s health status, highlighting the multifaceted challenges confronting Pakistan in this sector, while calling for urgent comprehensive reforms. `Pakistan faces an unprecedented health crisis, compounded by its
In response to directives from the apex court aimed at assisting families displaced during a demolition drive along major drains in Karachi two years ago, the caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, chaired a meeting to address the issue. During
Sindh Statistics 2022, formally known as Development Statistics (DS), provides comprehensive data on Climate, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry & Livestock, Mining & Quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas, Population, Labour Force, Public Finance, Banking & Financial Institutions, Transport & Communication, Housing, Public Sector Education, Public
Extensive swarms of mosquitoes have thrived due to poor sanitation and drainage conditions, affecting nearly the entire province this year. Over 555,000 people fell ill with malaria, resulting in two fatalities, according to recent disclosures. According to a report by Daily Dawn
Healthcare facilities, particularly those situated in remote districts of Sindh, are grappling with severe shortages of the life-saving anti-rabies vaccine. According to a story reported by Daily Dawn on 18 Dec 2023, patients from areas as distant as Sanghar, Tharparkar, and various