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The theme for this year's World Sight Day, "Universal Eye Health," underscores the urgent need to address the eye health disparities in our society. In Pakistan, millions continue to face…
The Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has authorised the use of Bowmann Layer Transplantation (BLT) for keratoconus patients after reviewing two years' postoperative outcomes. The hospital has begun treating keratoconus patients…
In line with its commitment to enhance user experience, PTCL is bringing advertisement-free live streaming of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on its OTT platform 'SHOQ'. Through this…
As a Global Partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Emirates is again in full swing as the Official Airline Partner of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, taking…
With the mission of preventing tuberculosis, a one-day advocacy and awareness seminar was organised by Mercy Corps with the title of 'Advocacy and Awareness Seminar on TB Preventive Treatment (TPT)'…
The 'Right To Protein' initiative of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) introduced the 'Pakistan Protein Perception Study 2023'. The nation-wide survey conducted by YouGov assessed citizens' knowledge, behaviour, and…
In the face of the persistent threat posed by COVID-19, our collective resilience shines brighter than ever, stated Dr. Saboora Waris, Associate Director, at Maroof International Hospital. Today, we come…
Patients suffering from conjunctivitis should avoid rubbing their eyes, as it can worsen symptoms. Those who have conjunctivitis in one eye should avoid touching both eyes with the same cloth…
Glaucoma is a dangerous eye ailment affecting more and more children worldwide and in Pakistan. This disease can cause vision problems and even blindness if not cured promptly, Al-Shifa Trust…
Conducting clinical trials is always challenging; however, these challenges are magnified in low and middle-income countries, said Prof Dr. Faisal Mahmood, Section Head of infectious diseases at Aga Khan University.…
The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital commenced this year's World Heart Day celebrations in full swing as the leadership of AKU, led by President Dr. Sulaiman…
Cricket fever in Pakistan is all set to reach unprecedented heights this year with an exciting announcement from Daraz, Tamasha, and myco. In an unprecedented move, these leading digital platforms…
Study finds that better nutrition during pregnancy and childbearing years is critical in protecting children in their most vulnerable first 1,000 days. Malnutrition affects babies much earlier than thought, and…
Many female doctors are out of jobs in Pakistan even though the world's fifth most populous country badly needs qualified medical practitioners. Ironically, this is happening in a country where…
The seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is set to kick off on Saturday, 28 October and run through to Sunday, 26 November 2023. The flagship fitness initiative…
Al-Shifa Trust has embarked on a new plan to cope with the increasing number of eye patients. An extension block at Chakwal Eye Hospital will be completed by the end…
Emphasising the need to curb drug abuse in educational institutions, President Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) emphasized that the youth hold the key to the nation's progress. Brigadier…
Screening newborn babies for inherited metabolic disorders well before symptoms surface is crucial for early detection and timely treatment. The Aga Khan University Hospital on Monday, August 14, expanded its…
In response to the pressing global challenges, such as climate change and economic downturns, businesses worldwide are undergoing significant shifts in their operations. Acknowledging the increasing importance of Environmental, Social,…
Pakistan's biggest OTT platform tapmad is streaming a first-of-its-kind docu-series on the biggest and most cherished sports event in Pakistan's history i.e. Cricket World Cup 1992. With the much-hyped Asia…
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Pakistan has taken a significant step forward in patient services by officially introducing its WhatsApp channel. This new platform aims to provide patients with…
The Aga Khan University, in collaboration with the Centre for Women and Child Health at AKU and Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) Hyderabad, held a workshop on…
Discount World (DW) today inked a memorandum of understanding with the Karachi Golf Club, which is the oldest golf club in Karachi offering a 27-hole golf course, making it one…
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has joined the prestigious World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH), a worldwide network of eye hospitals. Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital takes great pride in announcing its…
Zong 4G, Pakistan's leading telecommunications operator, is pleased to announce a new chapter in its partnership with Sehat Kahani, a pioneering telemedicine platform. The new collaboration was launched during a…
