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US president’s pledge on health an outcome of global …

WEBISLAMABAD: The first ever global health security summit (GHSS) held in Pakistan early this year has started bearing fruit as US President Joe Biden in his letter to Prime …

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Healthcare and Budget 2021-22

WEBThe federal budget 2021-22 has seen an increase of 11pc relative to the previous year. In nominal terms, the health budget has gone up from around Rs25.5 billion to Rs28.3bn …

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Field hospitals project launched in Punjab

WEBLAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday launched the ‘Field Hospital’ programme aimed at providing essential healthcare services to the rural population. A total of 32 …

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Dawn-ePaper Apr 29, 2024 Health institutes paying exorbitant …

WEBLAHORE: Some institutes of the Punjab Specialized Healthcare Medical Education Department are paying hefty monthly rent to private buildings, increasing enormous …

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Oppressive heat scorches Asia, prompts grim warning from scientists

WEBScientists warn extreme heat will become more frequent and intense because of human-induced climate change.

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Unicef Pakistan launches National Gender Strategy

WEBISLAMABAD: Unicef Pakistan on Tuesday launched its National Gender Strategy (2024-2027) to bring about lasting and transformative change for millions of girls between 10 …

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‘Mental health matters’: Hania Aamir talks about her struggles and

WEBEveryone, everywhere struggles with their mental health — unfortunately, our society has stigmatised the matter so much that barely anyone dares to speak up about it. Suffering …

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Moving the needle on GDP

WEBThe writer has over 25 years of experience on inclusive programmes on gender, public health and economic empowerment. She is currently associated with an Islamabad …

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PM wants wealthy to prioritise improving workers’ conditions

WEBIn May Day message, President Zardari reiterates commitment to upholding dignity of labourers

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Learning gaps widen as extreme heat shuts schools for millions

WEBA vendor sells second-hand electric fans along a street in Manila amid a heatwave.—AFP • South Sudan closed its schools to 2.2m students in March

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Health institutes paying exorbitant rent for private buildings

WEBLAHORE: Some institutes of the Punjab Specialized Healthcare Medical Education Department are paying hefty monthly rent to private buildings, increasing enormous …

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Polio drive postponed in Bajaur tehsils over security fears

WEBBAJAUR: The local authorities on Wednesday postponed the ongoing five-day anti-polio campaign in three tehsils of Bajaur tribal district over security issues.

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Climate change and health

WEBClimate change effects such as rising sea levels, collapsing ice shelves, and greater volcanic activity are linked to the increased threat of tsunamis. The 2004 tsunami alone …

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Labour Day rallies demand rights for workers

WEBLAHORE: The World Labour Day was marked by rallies, processions and seminars, organised by various political parties, trade unions and civil society in the city on …

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Adverse maternal health outcomes

WEBYoung girls aged between 10 and 14 years face a higher risk of maternal death. Pakistan, one of the low-income countries, ranks high on the list of infant and maternal mortality …

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Thinking Healthy Programme

WEBThe writer is a former SAPM on health, professor of health systems at Shifa Tameer-i-Millat University, WHO adviser on UHC, and member of the Pakistan Mental Health …

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Policymakers urged to integrate mental health services into …

WEBPESHAWAR: Experts have called upon policymakers to integrate mental health services into primary care settings to scale up awareness and reduce stigma associated with …

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Whither health & environment

WEBWhither health & environment? THE fact that the health and climate ministries were not included in the first round of cabinet oath-taking, is a sad reflection on the priority given …

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‘Misuse’ of health card scheme: 80 per cent of C-section …

WEBThe data further reveals that the public and private hospitals empanelled by the Punjab Health Initiative Management Company (PHIMC) have performed a total 668,238 C …

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Budget 2023-24: Paltry increase in health spending despite

WEBRs37bn to be spent on health sector during upcoming fiscal year; Pakistan Medical Association demands 6pc of GDP for health.

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PM launches health scheme for the poor

WEBISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif launched on Thursday a state-run health insurance programme and described it as the first step towards making Pakistan a …

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