May 1-14, 2025
OFF THE RECORD
About 60% percent of deaths in Pakistan are due to Non-Communicable Diseases
Majority of the disease burden consist of communicable diseases like gastro-enteritis, amoebiasis, enteric fever, hepatitis, TB, Malaria, Respiratory infections
Lt. Gen. (Retd) Mahmud Ahmed Akhtar
Healthcare...
Sunshine Vitamin
“A young diabetic patient, who had been serving in an indoor setup for the last five years, consulted me about his muscle pain, depression,...
Medical Graduates Need Clinical Skills, Passion and Empathy to Become Responsible Physicians-Sumaira Rehman
PAMI has enhanced Its image through Leadership Training, Mentorship, and International Exposure–Prof. Mahwish Arooj
Good Medical Education Is Good Character Education
LAHORE: The integration of character...
Medical Institutions should be preferred for organizing medical conferences and other academic activities
Physicians, Pharma Trade & Industry should co-operatewith each other remaining within the ethical boundaries
Panel Discussion during PAMI Conference at UOL
LAHORE: It was for the...
NEWS
Prof. Akhtar Sherin visits PJMS offices
KARACHI: Prof. Akhtar Sherin, Professor of Medicine from Kohat who is also Chief Editor of Khyber Medical University Journal and former President of Pakistan Association of Medical Editors (PAME) and Vice President Eastern Mediterranean...
DUHS Joins GlobalType-1 Diabetes Initiative
KARACHI: The National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE), Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Health Promotion Foundation (HPF) to launch the Changing Diabetes in...
China mechanical heart valves market expected to reach $50 million by 2033
China is experiencing an increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases, attributable to an aging population, escalating hypertension rates, and shifts in lifestyle. Consequently, the demand for heart valve surgeries, including mechanical valve replacements, is on...
Prof. M. Akbar Chaudhry and Prof. Talat Naheed visit PJMS offices
KARACHI: During their recent visit to Karachi to attend the PSIM’s 6th International Conference held from April 17th to 20th 2025, Prof. M. Akbar Chaudhry former Principal of Fatima Jinnah Medical College, currently Dean...
Ms. Erum Ghafoor elected Vice President IDF
KARACHI: Ms. Erum Ghafoor from Pakistan has been elected as Vice President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) during the World Diabetes Congress 2025 held recently in Bangkok, Thailand.
Ms. Erum Ghafoor who has been...
Prof. Adib Rizvi honoured by BMJ with prestigious Award
KARACHI: Prof. Adib Rizvi founder of Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) has been honoured with a prestigious award by British Medical Journal for his meritorious services and contribution in the field of...
Trump tariffs to have substantial impact on hospital supplies
The hospital supplies sector is set to incur significant losses due to tariffs being imposed by US President Donald Trump. These tariffs are expected to affect as much as 78% of all 510k approved...
GHA continues its protest through out Punjab
LAHORE: Young Doctors continue their protest against outsourcing healthcare facilities under the banner of Grand Health Alliance. There were reports of clashes between the protesters and the law enforcing personnel.
According to Kh. Salman Rafique...
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