Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar provided critical healthcare services to over 432,000 patients in 2025, highlighting its role as a vital medical facility for low-income residents of the port city and surrounding areas of Balochistan. The hospital offers free medical care, making it a key resource for underserved communities and contributing significantly to public health in the region.

Health authorities in the Rawalpindi division have reported cases of Super Flu (Influenza AH3), prompting increased surveillance and preventive measures, reported on Monday. According to the Health Department, the situation remains under control, with the spread of the virus currently limited.

Lahore General Hospital (LGH) is set to introduce the advanced Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) technique for kidney stone removal, marking a major milestone in public-sector urology services in Pakistan. This state-of-the-art procedure allows for minimally invasive, incision-free treatment, significantly reducing patient recovery time.

Kuwait has announced a ban on the sale and distribution of energy drinks, citing growing concerns over their negative impact on public health, particularly among children and young people. The decision follows warnings from health authorities about the widespread consumption of high-caffeine beverages and their potential long-term consequences. Officials say the move is part of a broader

A recent study by the American Psychological Association (APA) has identified a significant link between short-form video consumption and a neurocognitive condition often described as “brain rot.” Far from being just a humorous online phrase, researchers confirm that this syndrome can measurably impact cognitive performance and daily functioning.

The National Institute of Health has issued a precautionary advisory on the prevention and management of seasonal influenza after a noticeable rise in H3N2 cases reported both globally and within Pakistan. Health authorities have urged provincial health departments, hospitals, and relevant institutions to take timely preventive and control measures to limit the spread of the virus during the

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has issued an urgent advisory to all hospitals and healthcare facilities across the province, warning of a potential outbreak of seasonal influenza (H3N2) and providing detailed guidelines for early detection, patient management, and laboratory testing.

Pakistan has marked a major medical breakthrough by successfully performing its first scar-free kidney stone removal using the Non-Touch Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) technique. The procedure was led by Dr. Shabbir Hussain Chaudhry, who utilized advanced flexible ureteroscopes and high-precision laser technology to eliminate kidney stones without any direct instrument contact with the

The federal government has announced plans to complete a 200-bed cancer hospital in Islamabad by 2026, aiming to provide specialized treatment and care for cancer patients in the capital. During a National Assembly question hour session, details regarding preventive measures for breast cancer were also discussed.

Pakistan is confronting a rapidly growing HIV crisis, with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS warning that the country now has one of the fastest-expanding HIV epidemics in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Recent statistics show that new HIV infections in Pakistan have increased by 200 percent over the past 15 years, rising from approximately 16,000 cases in 2010 to 48,000 in 2024.