Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has announced that over 140,000 applicants have registered for the Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025, which will be conducted nationwide as well as at designated only one international centers i.e, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Earlier, the MDCAT examination was scheduled to be held on October…
The Punjab Government has issued clear instructions for citizens to check their Sehat Card eligibility amid confusion about the health scheme. Officials confirmed that the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) now functions as the Sehat Card. Patients can present their CNIC at any designated private hospital to receive free treatment under the programme. To verify…
The government has sought input from Intelligence agencies to appoint Federal Inspector of Drugs (FIDs) and their area of jurisdiction under the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). The cabinet, in a recent meeting, has approved the appointment of new Federal Inspectors of Drugs (FIDs) and notified their areas of jurisdiction under the Drug Regulatory…
Major cities across Pakistan face a looming dengue outbreak as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a high-risk alert for the post-monsoon period beginning September 20. Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Peshawar have been marked as the most vulnerable urban centers. Flooding and heavy rainfall have left behind stagnant water in low-lying areas,…
Islamabad: The President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Prof.Dr.Rizwan Taj has directed all universities to take complete measures to ensure that the upcoming Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is conducted transparently. The Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) for the year 2024 is scheduled to take place on September…
M. Waqar Bhatti Islamabad: Over 80 percent of women who give Breast Milk Substitute (BMS) or formula milk to their children immediately after birth say they were advised to do so by healthcare professionals or hospital staff, public health experts revealed on Wednesday. “More than 80 percent of mothers in a survey reported being advised…
Staff Report: Topline Securities hosted Pakistan Pharma Invest 2024, where the third session featured Lucky Core Industries (LCI) Limited. The speaker of the session was Mr. Atif Aboobukar, CFO of LCI. Regarding the pharmaceutical business, management communicated that 70% of the current portfolio is non-essential. With the addition of Pfizer’s portfolio, the non-essential component will…
M. Waqar Bhatti Another individual who recently returned to Peshawar from the Middle East has tested positive for Mpox, bringing the total number of cases in Pakistan this year to three, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination reported on Friday. The patient was identified at Peshawar Airport by a health desk set…
Staff Report: Topline Securities hosted Pakistan Pharma Invest 2024, where the first session featured Searle Pakistan (SEARL) Limited. The speakers included Mr. Mobeen Alam, Group CFO of SEARL, along with his team. The company is targeting the closure of the OBS (or SPL) deal before December 2024, which includes signing the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)…
Primacare Speciality Clinic Launches Groundbreaking Wellness Initiative, Empowering the Community through Health Awareness and Exclusive Membership Benefits Under the esteemed patronage of Sheikh Essa Bin Abdulla Al Mualla, Primacare Speciality Clinic in Bur Dubai launched its highly anticipated ‘Primacare Wellness: Health for All’ initiative. The event, a milestone in community health engagement, commenced with an…