Pakistan to import insulin from Russia through pharmaceutical joint ventures
Joint ventures to strengthen insulin supply, with focus on local manufacturing and price regulation
Global Fund cuts Pakistan’s funding by $27 million for disease control programs amid rising health crisis
Reduction follows concerns over mismanagement and leadership gaps in key public health efforts
Irregularities found in KP health procurement as four companies fail to deliver Rs1.19 billion worth of medicines
Despite findings, no action has been taken against the companies or officials, with blame placed on former procurement staff
Sindh govt urged to act on Rs40 billion irregularities at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases
Transparency International calls for suspension of officials and forensic audit following damning audit report on Sindh’s key cardiac hospital
Federal health budget slashed by 16%, raising concerns over healthcare infrastructure
Combined non-development and development budget for Ministry of National Health Services has been cut from Rs54.87 billion in FY 2024-25 to Rs46.10 billion in FY 2025-26
Pakistan’s health expenditure remains under 1% of GDP
Doctor-to-patient ratio remains critical with only one doctor per 750,000 people, but the number of doctors, dentists, and nursing staff has increased
EZ Shifa’s telemedicine initiative set for nationwide rollout
Health minister backs tech-driven model to boost rural healthcare access
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