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Pakistan's first Thyroid Eye Disease clinic has opened at Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, offering integrated care for a condition that affects millions but remains widely misdiagnosed. The facility…
Pakistan faces a significant health crisis, with over 100 million adults classified as overweight or obese, prompting warnings from health experts at a recent event in Karachi. They emphasized that…
Since its inception in 2009, the Lighthouse, the Low Vision Rehabilitation Department at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, has become a beacon of support for people struggling with impaired vision that…
Hereditary and congenital disorders account for an estimated 40 to 60 percent of childhood blindness cases in Pakistan, according to new findings from Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital. Experts warn that…
A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia emphasises the urgent need for a unified national cancer registry in Pakistan to enhance cancer surveillance and policymaking.…
The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) has successfully completed a capacity building project for the Balochistan Assessment and Examination Commission (BAEC) under the Balochistan Human Capital Investment Project, funded…
For the first time in Mirpurkhas Division, three healthcare centers have been granted permanent licenses in recognition of their high-quality healthcare services. With support from the Indus Health Network, the…
Al-Shifa Trust (AST) has expressed profound concern over the escalating threat of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) in Pakistan, attributing the rise to the country’s alarming diabetes prevalence. With an increasing number…
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has stated that fundamental flaws plague Pakistan’s healthcare system, and the solution lies not just in building hospitals, but in improving the entire…
Topline Securities organised the Pakistan Mid Cap Conference 2025. The day 2 conference began with a session on Searle Company (SEARL), where the key speaker was Mr. Mobeen Alam, Group…
Hemani, a trusted name in natural health, launches its new premium herbal wellness line, Dr. Herbalist by Hemani, featuring cricket legend Wasim Akram. This campaign marks a milestone in promoting…
DP World has today launched a new grassroots golf initiative that will make the game more accessible to hundreds of young players worldwide. Building on the success of the Second…
On World Environment Day, ChildLife Foundation is spotlighting the growing threat of climate change to children’s health in Pakistan, while offering a sustainable solution through its pioneering telemedicine model. As…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has inaugurated the 300 kW solarisation project at KPT Izhar Abbasi Hospital today. The initiative, implemented for Rs 31.83 million, aims…
Al-Shifa Trust, a leading eye care organization in Pakistan, has called for mandatory eye screenings in schools, stressing that early detection and treatment of vision problems can significantly reduce the…
A three-day eye screening camp will be held from May 26 to 28, 2025, at the Abdul Razak Tabba Welfare Dispensary located within the premises of Lucky Cement Factory in…
On Monday, the Al-Shifa Trust (AST) raised concerns about the increasing health problems linked to excessive time spent on mobile and computer screens. The trust stated that both children and…
KPT Izhar Abbasi Hospital organized its 31st free medical camp on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, at Salehabad Island. During the camp, 421 patients were examined by doctors and given medicines.…
In a move to support women’s health and financial well-being, JS Bank, through its women-focused banking platform JS Her, has launched Pakistan’s first dedicated maternity insurance, offering care and coverage…
The Aga Khan University’s Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health (CoEWCH) at Aga Khan University, in collaboration with the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Balochistan, has launched the…
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, celebrated the nation’s cricketing spirit by hosting the iconic PSL X Trophy at its World Headquarters in Islamabad today. The exclusive showcase brought employees up…
Thalassemia has become a silent epidemic in Pakistan, with an estimated 100,000 children suffering from thalassemia major—a preventable but life-threatening blood disorder. Each year, 5,000 to 9,000 children are born…
In a decisive step toward reducing avoidable blindness in underserved regions of the country, the Al-Shifa Trust (AST) has launched a fully equipped mobile operation theatre (OT) donated by the…
Indus Motor Company has recently sponsored three young female squash players from Australian Junior Open Squash Championship, where they won two gold and one silver medals, while maintaining its legacy…
Lucky Cement successfully concluded a heart screening camp from April 15 to 17, 2025, for the residents of the communities surrounding its Pezu Plant. Conducted in partnership with Tabba Heart…
