Punjab govt privatises 982 health units, employees relieved of duties
1,132 BHUs transferred to private sector, with more privatizations expected in the upcoming fiscal year
Pakistan to fast-track Chinese healthcare investment, deepen medical ties
Minister Mustafa Kamal secures China’s support on traditional medicine, vaccine supply, and API collaboration at Geneva meeting
Breaking barriers: Once paralysed, Dr Saira completes $6 million raise for health tech company MedIQ
Founded in 2020 in Pakistan, MedIQ is now eyeing AI-powered patient care across the GCC countries
Pakistan’s diabetes care costs rise to $2.7bn as cases continue to surge
Country now ranks fourth globally for highest number of diabetics, says International Diabetes FederationÂ
World Bank reviews, approves restructuring plan for Punjab’s National Health Support Programme
WB mission backs healthcare reforms; restructuring targets newborn care, TB screening, and immunization
Punjab govt releases Rs22bn to settle long-pending medical supply dues
Four Rawalpindi hospitals receive Rs491.783 million to clear unpaid dues, addressing disruptions in essential medicine supply
FBR exempts withholding tax on import of specific medicines
Withholding tax will not apply to the import of Cystagon/Systagon capsules, FBR issues notificationÂ
DRAP recalls substandard pharmaceutical products after complaints
Regulatory authority issues recall for AMLO Shine, Tyclan, Linco-HCL, Safemed Infusion, and Ketamine injections
DRAP orders urgent recall of substandard medicines, medical products
Contaminated injections, syrups, and IV cannulas flagged; crackdown launched nationwide
Profit repatriation surges 90% in first seven months of FY25
Profit repatriation reached $1.317 billion between July and January, compared to $694 million in the same period last year; manufacturing sector tops outflows
Medical device shortage worsens as customs blocks shipments over registration delays
Hospitals face critical supply crisis; Drap and customs await government directives on expired exemption on December 31, 2024
DRAP resists move to classify infant formula as food items
The Senate Standing Committee directs DRAP to ensure infant formula ads warn that powdered milk is not a substitute for breast milk
DRAP launches nationwide crackdown on substandard diagnostic chemicals
Regulatory authority orders strict inspections and enforcement to combat illegal imports and unsafe practices in medical diagnostics
Govt bans advertisement of medical products without prior approval
New rules prohibit pharma firms, healthcare providers and media from advertising medicines, medical devices, and alternative remedies without approval from regulatory board
Anaemia costs Pakistan over $3 billion annually in lost productivity: report
Undernutrition costs Pakistan $17 billion annually, with stunting and low birth weight as major contributors, reports Canada-based Nutrition International