Japan to provide $18.62 million grant for child healthcare facilities in South Punjab
Grant to improve diagnostic and treatment systems at Children’s Hospital and ICH Multan, enhancing healthcare for high-risk children
Pakistan turns to Saudi Arabia for joint vaccine production after Indian supply disruption
Move targets Expanded Programme on Immunisation self-reliance as foreign funding ends by 2030 and annual vaccine needs rise; a high-level Saudi delegation is expected to visit Pakistan on January 28Â
Pakistan’s first vaccine policy ready for PM’s approval, aims at local manufacturing and curbing imports
Policy to reduce reliance on imported vaccines, boost local production capacity for future health security
Customs fixes new valuation rates for 11 China-origin medical items
New ruling resets values for swabs, Heparin Caps, Nebulizer, Oxygen Masks, Cannulas, Stopcocks, Spinal Needles, Aneroid units, Skin Staplers, ECG Electrodes and 3-ball Spirometers
Global donors pledge $1.9bn as Pakistan commits $154m to intensify polio eradication drive
Pakistan, one of only two endemic countries, to expand high-risk district immunisation as new funding strengthens global eradication push
IBL Healthcare aims to triple revenue by 2030
The company’s focus for growth is artificial sweeteners, and cold and flu medications
Ijara Capital acquires Sindlab to expand health care footprint in Pakistan
Deal adds over 30 outlets in Karachi to Ijara Capital’s portfolio, following its earlier acquisition of Searle Pakistan Co
Pakistan seeks one-year extension for World Bank’s $360 million National Health Support Program
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal requests more time to ensure the successful implementation of the program, aimed at strengthening Pakistan's primary healthcare services
KP Health Card scheme faces scrutiny over Rs28 billion in financial irregularities
17 unregistered hospitals received payments under health card scheme; procurement procedures also compromised
Government approves exemption for import of unregistered lifesaving drugs for hospitals
Exemption covers anti-cancer, cardiac, and essential lifesaving drugs, allowing hospitals to access therapies not yet registered in Pakistan for another five yearsÂ
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
