Health

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,

LAHORE: The provincial capital recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 291 on Sunday, placing the city in the “very unhealthy” category. Data from IQAir indicated that Lahore’s PM2.5 concentration was 28.4 times higher than the World Health Organisation’s annual guideline. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb urged citizens—particularly children, the elderly and those with respiratory

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reconstituted the policy board of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), appointing six respected and controversy-free experts from key health and pharmaceutical fields. The move aims to strengthen oversight at a time when medicine quality, pricing and supply have become serious national issues. According to a notification issued by

Lahore: Lahore once again ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday as its average AQI reached 205, with several areas recording hazardous levels above 450. Data from IQAir showed PM2.5 concentrations were 25.9 times higher than the WHO’s annual guideline, highlighting the severity of the smog gripping the provincial capital. Highly polluted areas