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WHO Issues Guidance on Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) is developing specific guidelines to address the first recorded hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship currently en route to Tenerife. The…
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AI Eases Specialist Referral Delays in Healthcare
Patients often face extended delays and frustrating communication gaps when trying to get appointments with medical specialists. Recent developments in healthcare technology are addressing this long-standing…
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PMDC sets NEB exam for May 16
Registration opens April 9 for NEB 2026 as PMDC allows war-affected students, including those in Iran, to apply for transfer eligibility.Pakistan Medical and Dental Council announced…
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PMDC seeks probe over filming patients in operation theatre
Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has taken serious notice of a disturbing incident reported in the media regarding the alleged filming of patients…
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PPMA says medicine prices steady despite fuel hike
Essential drugs remain available nationwide as manufacturers absorb rising costs Essential medicines in Pakistan remain widely available and price-controlled despite a sharp rise in fuel costs,…
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PM&DC Urges Expansion of Postgraduate Residency Training Slots
Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC), in its Council meeting held on 10th February 2026, undertook a comprehensive review of postgraduate (PG) medical training…
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PM&DC Reinforces Ethics and Patient Safety
Islamabad: In a landmark advancement for patient safety and professional accountability, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has formally approved and enforced a comprehensively revised…
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PM&DC Explains Registration Rules for PG Medical Degrees
Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has issued a comprehensive clarification regarding the registration of postgraduate medical and dental qualifications, including MS, MD, MDS,…
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PM&DC Takes Notice of Fatima Jinnah Student Death
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council sought a detailed report from Fatima Jinnah Medical College after a 22-year-old final-year student died, urging stronger mental health safeguards across…
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Bayer Proposes $7.25 Billion Settlement for Roundup Cancer
German pharmaceutical and agrochemical company Bayer has announced a proposed class settlement valued at up to $7.25 billion to resolve current and future U.S. lawsuits alleging…
