Ashfaq Yusufzai

Lakki authorities told to take preventive steps as mpox case reported

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa health department has directed Lakki Marwat authorities to take preventive measures... Published 01 Dec, 2024 07:06am

DCs among officers facing action over absence from anti-polio meetings in KP

Chief secretary orders appointment of committed officers. Updated 29 Nov, 2024 10:09am

Peshawar reports 6 cases of vector-borne chikungunya

Health dept orders strengthening of surveillance, investigations. Updated 28 Nov, 2024 12:02pm

Rs1.2bn earmarked to upgrade burns, plastic surgery centre in DI Khan

Official says 10-bed facility will be expanded to 50 Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:09am

Neonatal intensive care unit becomes operational at Swabi hospital

Unicef provided assistance for establishment of 46-bed facility. Updated 26 Nov, 2024 11:24am

In a first, KMU holds computer-based exam

VC says move will help transform medical education Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:49am

Inquiry detects Rs1.9bn embezzlement of medicine funds in KP

Committee recommends action against officials Updated 24 Nov, 2024 11:30am

Candidates troubled by delays in medical college admissions

PMDC says enrolments to begin after fresh MDCAT held in Islamabad, Sindh Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:08am

More govt hospitals, regional blood centres to be outsourced

Official says CT scanners will also be installed in hospitals with private partnership Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:09am

Former LRH psychiatrist to conduct research on mental ailment in Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Prof Saeed Farooq wins global academic researcher award in UK Published 18 Nov, 2024 07:06am

Health dept begins inquiry into ‘anomalies’ in procurement of anti-cancer drugs

Puts tendering process for current year on hold until probe’s completion Published 17 Nov, 2024 06:59am

Burns prevention authority put on the back burner

A plan was devised two years ago for the purpose Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Dengue cases continue to show upward trend despite drop in temperature

Experts call for coordinated and joint efforts by line departments Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:16am

Paediatricians want separate board to make child health institute operational

Officials say Rs3bn still needed for completion of project Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:52am

Staff shortage hampering performance of KP Blood Transfusion Authority

Officials say meeting of BoG expected soon to discuss the matter. Updated 11 Nov, 2024 01:26pm

KP’s polio fight suffers setback due to unvaccinated children

Officials say 1.5pc of targeted children missed inoculation in last campaign. Updated 10 Nov, 2024 11:36am

KP hospitals ordered to abolish self-created posts

Health dept says such positions not reflected in budget. Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:47pm

Doctors body complains about ‘flawed’ HCC Act

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Doctors Association has complained about “flaws” in the Health Care... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:55am

KP govt to estalish endowment fund for free organ transplants, cochlear implants

Summary sent to CM, to be laid before cabinet for consent, says official. Updated 05 Nov, 2024 11:52am

Official transferred after levelling corruption charges against hospital MS

Hospital head accuses accounts officer of running parallel administration Published 04 Nov, 2024 07:12am