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…
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has appealed to increase the salary of PIMs’ Postgraduate Research (PGR) and Medical Officers (MO). The delegation of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) on Saturday met with the Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). During the meeting, keeping in view of rising inflation,…
National Institute of Health (NIH) has come under fire over failure to submit Infectious Disease Data in the country. The members of sub-committee of National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Dr. Samina Matloob and Dr. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, expressed their displeasure with the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Tuesday….
By: Omed Hajjana Islamabad: A non-profit organization Chromatic has successfully launched the third season of its highly anticipated postcard competition in alignment with World No Tobacco Day. The competition is aimed at highlighting the positive impacts of increased tobacco prices. Youngsters from all across Pakistan enthusiastically participated by submitting their artistic designs. A distinguished panel…
By: Omed Hajjana In a significant development, health experts, nutritionists, public health activists, and civil society organizations have come together to advocate for higher taxes on sugary drinks in the upcoming financial budget for 2023-2024. They are unanimously pressed the government to impose over 50% taxes on sugary drinks and sugar-sweetened beverages. The concern shared…