Health
Pakistan PM pledges full government efforts in fight against malaria, HIV and tuberculosis
Government announces the formation of a new joint task force to accelerate efforts to prevent HIV and strengthen overall disease control measures nationwide.
June 9, 2026
Pakistan president, PM call for stronger food safety measures
President Zardari urges all stakeholders to promote safe food practices and ensure compliance with food safety standards across the food chain; PM says the government is implementing a range of measures based on agricultural research and technology to strengthen food security, increase productivity and mitigate the effects of climate change.
June 7, 2026
Pakistan president calls for stronger laws on World No Tobacco Day
Says, ‘The time has come that besides other issues, our national parliament and provincial legislatures make laws and create effective enforcement mechanisms to protect our people and future generations and effectively resist the merchants of death.’
May 31, 2026
Pakistan launches week-long polio drive in 79 high-risk districts
NEOC urges parents to cooperate with vaccination teams, provide access to vaccinators and ensure every eligible child receives the life-saving drops, stressing that protecting children from polio is a shared national responsibility.
May 18, 2026
Pakistan PM pays tribute to nurses on International Nurses Day
Highlights their role in healthcare and reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s medical workforce and nursing sector.
May 12, 2026
Pakistan PM, president praise Red Crescent Society for its contributions to healthcare
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari praised Pakistan Red Crescent Society for its humanitarian work in disaster relief, healthcare, blood supply and community outreach.
May 8, 2026
Pakistan to launch polio vaccination campaign in high-risk districts from May 18
NEOC emphasizes that protecting children from polio is a shared national responsibility; urges parents to fully cooperate with polio teams, ensure access to vaccinators, and make sure their children receive the life-saving drops.
May 6, 2026
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Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure
Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirms it was dealing with "a serious medical situation" on board the MV Hondius, travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde; Hantaviruses can cause respiratory and cardiac distress, as well as hemorrhagic fevers.
May 4, 2026
Pakistan moves to tighten lead safety, protect children’s health nationwide
The meeting focused on the “critical public health challenges posed by lead exposure,” particularly its impact on maternal health, childhood development and the long-term well-being of citizens.
May 1, 2026
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