Faiza Ilyas

Endangered porpoise found dead near Gwadar coast

KARACHI: A porpoise entangled in a fishing net was found dead on the beach in the West Bay area of Gwadar on ... Published 20 Feb, 2024 07:18am

Two more hospital fire victims die during treatment

KARACHI: Two more victims of the Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad’s fire succumbed to their injuries at a... Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:50am

Death toll from hospital fire rises to two as another paramedic dies

Inquiry body, set up on minister’s order, yet to submit probe report Published 16 Feb, 2024 07:12am

Routine immunisation stressed to overcome child health crisis

Experts raise alarm over rising cases of vaccine-preventable diseases. Published 15 Feb, 2024 07:04am

Paramedic who suffered burns in Karachi hospital fire dies during treatment

Five victims shifted to private health facility; many govt hospitals lack fire safety equipment, says official. Updated 13 Feb, 2024 07:58am

Karachi witnesses spike in cases of measles

Over 106 children died at two hospitals last year due to vaccine-preventable disease. Published 10 Feb, 2024 07:10am

Work in Karachi’s public sector hospitals affected as staff busy in poll duty

Dr Naeem Ahmed shared the concern over the staff shortage, but insisted that services at the hospital were not suspended. Updated 09 Feb, 2024 11:57am

Rescued monkey released back into the wild

KARACHI: A gray langur rescued last week from the desert parts of district Ghotki was released into the forest area... Published 06 Feb, 2024 06:50am

266 healthcare providers told to appear before RO who issued their arrest warrants

KARACHI: In an attempt to resolve the matter over the arrest warrants recently issued against 266 healthcare... Published 04 Feb, 2024 08:19am

Issuance of arrest warrants against 266 healthcare providers slammed

YDA warns of protest if arrest orders not withdrawn Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:57am

Candidates voice concerns over search panel to pick Fuuast VC

KARACHI: Several candidates have raised concerns over the process currently underway to find a suitable candidate ... Published 29 Jan, 2024 07:30am

Sindh govt launches first-ever policy on mental health

Minister says health dept working on suicides’ data collection to set up registry. Updated 27 Jan, 2024 12:24pm

Body of leopard brought to Karachi to determine its origin

KARACHI: A day after some villagers shot dead a leopard in the Kirthar National Park, a Sindh wildlife department... Published 25 Jan, 2024 07:08am

Minister unhappy with health secy for proposing ‘huge fund’ to NGO without his consent

KARACHI: Caretaker Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz on Monday hinted at resigning if no action was taken against... Published 23 Jan, 2024 08:22am

Sindh health dept plans task force after five locally transmitted cases of JN.1 variant emerge

Three more passengers, in their early 20s, test positive for Covid-19 upon arrival at Karachi airport. Updated 14 Jan, 2024 08:05am

PMA report calls for urgent, comprehensive reforms in health sector

The report advocates for better control measures, including vaccinations, to curb the spread of these deadly viral diseases. Published 12 Jan, 2024 07:36am

Lab confirms two of six air passengers tested positive for JN.1 varaint

Sindh health dept issues advisory, calls for taking preventive measures against new variant. Published 10 Jan, 2024 07:06am

Year’s first anti-polio drive launched across Sindh

Health dept says poliovirus found in two more environmental samples from Karachi. Updated 09 Jan, 2024 10:52am

Influenza strikes Karachi, cases ‘three times’ higher than last season

Patients asked to follow protocols required for Covid; expert says no need to panic as most people are recovering without complications. Updated 07 Jan, 2024 12:47pm

Two more passengers in Pakistan test positive for Covid

They had arrived from Jeddah and Sharjah; variant to be known in a few days. Updated 07 Jan, 2024 08:50am