KTH to have free kidney, liver and bone marrow transplant centres Govt has approved Rs500 million for the purpose Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:00am
KP chief minister okays more members for medical teaching institutions boards Officials say move to make hospitals, affiliated colleges fully operational. Updated 29 Dec, 2024 01:33pm
Govt fails to implement law on prevention of violence in hospitals Medics continue strikes against attacks by relatives of patients. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:31am
Experts show concern over delay in admission to medical colleges Say varsities should be permitted to announce schedule for MDCAT. Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:08am
Ex-CM adviser among 16 found involved in illegal purchase of medicines Inquiry report says they caused Rs1.9 billion losses to govt Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:01am
Health dept concerned over handover of anti-malnutrition initiative to NGOs Requests BISP to return Benazir Nashonuma Programme to it Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:53am
Anomalies detected in appointments on key positions in Mardan hospital ACE recommends action against BoG members and appointed officials Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:51am
Foreign-funded initiative launched to support TB patients with depression KMU, UK’s Keele University collaborate for Rs1.74bn programme Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
Panel names members for MTI boards MTIs will be able to take important decisions after completion of boards Published 20 Dec, 2024 06:01am
Attacks on vaccinators, their police guards claim 20 deaths in KP this year Officials insist workers unwilling to be part of anti-polio teams in many southern areas. Updated 19 Dec, 2024 01:29pm
Women outnumber men in seeking free treatment under KP’s Sehat Card Around 0.7m patients benefited from scheme since March, report says. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:27am
NAB shuts inquiry about purchase of drugs for Covid-19 in KP According to amended law, the watchdog can’t probe corruption of less than Rs500m. Updated 17 Dec, 2024 09:54am
24 DCs told to explain failure to assess anti-polio drives EOC insists most district admins didn’t fulfil vaccination responsibilities Published 15 Dec, 2024 07:25am
KP to launch polio drive on Dec 16 amid challenges Officials complain about vaccination refusal, missed targets, lack of admin support in districts. Updated 13 Dec, 2024 12:48pm
Govt empanels 130 hospitals for free treatment of people on SCP 77 of the selected facilities are in private sector Published 12 Dec, 2024 07:05am
Rejection of applications for key MTI slots under criticism from senior medics Most shortlisted candidates are likely to be from private sector Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:31am
Parents’ reluctance to immunise children causing deaths in KP: experts EPI director says 78 died of measles and diphtheria in province this year. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 11:35am
No let-up in high dengue incidence in KP as onset of winter delayed 19 more residents infected with virus. Updated 08 Dec, 2024 12:47pm
Cancer project chief removed over ‘anomalies’ in drug procurement Dr Sher Zaman rejects allegations against him, insists probe will clear him Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:06am
MTIs under fire for ‘violation of merit’ in appointments Policy Board chairman says he has ordered inquiry into the matter Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:51am
