Health

LAHORE: The Punjab government has initiated significant and transformative measures in the health sector, with major progress reported in the implementation of the Chief Minister’s Stroke Programme. Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, while chairing a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Chief Minister’s Stroke Programme on Thursday, said that the initiative marks a […]

LAHORE: The Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) and Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC) have finalised all arrangements for their annual convocation, scheduled to be held on February 7 at the PINS Auditorium, Lahore General Hospital. A total of 171 graduates will be awarded degrees, while 128 outstanding students will be honoured with medals in recognition of

LAHORE: At least three people lost their lives after a fire broke out at a hotel in Lahore’s Gulberg area on Saturday, according to rescue officials. Punjab authorities said the situation was largely brought under control following a major rescue operation. Police said the fire severely affected Basement One of the hotel, which spans four

LAHORE: In a landmark initiative to preserve Punjab’s architectural legacy while revolutionising patient care, the provincial government has finalised a comprehensive restoration plan for Mayo Hospital. Following the special directives by CM Maryam Nawaz, Asia’s oldest and largest healthcare institution is set to undergo a massive revitalisation aimed at restoring its historic buildings – most

LAHORE: Encouraging gains have been recorded in Punjab’s fight against polio, with a clear decline in poliovirus circulation observed across the province, reflecting improved population immunity and sustained efforts by district health teams. Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Coordinator and Head of the Punjab Polio Eradication Programme, Adeel Tasawur, shared these remarks while chairing a high-level

LAHORE: December 2025 has been ranked as the 7th hottest December in Pakistan, with the national mean temperature recorded at 14.28°C, significantly higher than the long-term country average of 12.77°C, according to data released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The month showed a positive temperature anomaly of +1.52°C. Met Office data revealed that the

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has stressed the need for transparency in new and innovative cardiac projects, improvement in service quality, and effective monitoring systems to ensure maximum convenience for patients. The minister expressed these views while chairing a meeting focused on enhancing cardiac facilities across Punjab. He stated that modern reforms are

Lahore: Lahore once again ranked first among the world’s 10 most polluted cities as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a hazardous level of 433 on Sunday. The city experienced hazy and partly cloudy weather throughout the day, while environmental experts warned that the air quality posed serious health risks. PM2.5 concentration was recorded

LAHORE: Under the dynamic leadership of Principal of Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) and Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC), Prof Dr Muhammad Farooq Afzal, Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has achieved a major milestone in healthcare by formally resuming corneal transplant surgeries after a gap of nearly one decade. The revival of this highly specialized surgical service

LAHORE: The fifth and final polio National Immunisation Days (NIDs) campaign of 2025 will begin across Punjab on Monday, with the goal of vaccinating more than 17 million children under the age of five against the poliovirus. Ahead of the campaign, Adeel Tasawur, Head of the Punjab Polio Programme and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Coordinator,