By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Executive Body has unearthed millions of irregularities by probing major embezzlements in the former Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). They have collected the evidence, proof, and all other necessary documents after scrutinizing the Committee has decided to hold the responsible parties accountable and implement measures to…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: Health Services Academy Islamabad (HSA) has organized the 2nd Think Tank Moot with a focus on Healthcare Financing in Pakistan, organized on Tuesday where the experts stressed on proper utilization of funds allocated in the budget. They have also stressed setting up effective monitoring and accountability mechanisms for these PPPs. Minister…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: Health Services Academy Islamabad (HSA) has started training workshops for management professionals to improve health system of Pakistan. They started workshops in collaboration with GOPA German organization KFW and GIZ has started training workshops for management officials to improve the health system of Pakistan, a consortium including KFW, GIZ, GOPA Worldwide…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: The Parliamentary sub-committee on National Health Services (NHS) on Thursday called for making appointments at PIMS to fill vacant seats. It urged the Federal Health Ministry and Executive Director of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Prof Dr. Imran Sikandar to make sure of the appointments on vacant positions of Professor…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: Shariq Khan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chromatic on Thursday met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss anti-smoking initiatives. The meeting focused on recognizing Pakistan’s progress in improving tobacco policies. During the meeting, PM Shahbaz Sharif and health activist Shariq Khan emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive anti-smoking initiatives to…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Thursday launched an investigation into an alleged case of negligence by doctors in the Independent University Hospital Faisalabad. According to a statement issued by PMDC, the Federal Minister of Health, Abdul Qadir Patel took notice of negligence by Doctors at Independent University Hospital…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: The second round of the U.S-Pak Health Dialogue is ongoing in the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination under the leadership of Federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel and U.S Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome to strengthen the bilateral ties and healthcare sector with collaboration. According to spokesperson…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: Many candidates preparing to take the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) this year are demanding a postponement of the exam until the end of September. A significant number of students have expressed their concerns about the exams this year on Twitter. This development comes after the Pakistan Medical and…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: The dominating beverage industry is seeking to destroy the public health agenda and persuade the government not to implement the federal excise levy on sugary drinks in the 2023-24 budget. Public health advocates, campaigners, civil society organizations, and dietitians are concerned about beverage industry efforts to derail the public health agenda.Health…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: The Cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee on Monday approved the Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) of 49 new drugs. The Drug Pricing Committee (DPC) had recommended new prices for these drugs which are being introduced for the first time in Pakistan for better treatment of ailing patients. An official of the Drug Regular…