Health

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

Lahore:The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an urgent advisory for Lahore residents, urging them to take precautionary measures against the severe air pollution in the city. The advisory comes as Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remains at hazardous levels, with PM2.5 concentrations reaching 30.2 times the World Health Organization’s annual guideline value. The

Lahore: Punjab has reported 11 positive sewage samples for poliovirus, raising concern among health officials as the virus continues to circulate in some areas. New data from the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) shows the province collected 31 samples, with 20 negative and 11 positive. Officials say the positive results show that polio is still

Lahore: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday forecast smog and foggy conditions across most regions of Punjab, accompanied by cold and dry weather. The situation persisted on Wednesday, with Lahore once again topping the list of the world’s most polluted cities. According to the PMD, dry weather is expected to continue in most districts

LAHORE: A fresh surge in dengue infections has been reported across Punjab, with 68 new patients confirmed in the past 24 hours, including 15 from Lahore. According to the Health Department, the province has so far recorded 3,171 dengue cases this year, of which 582 are from Lahore. Officials warn that the actual count may

Lahore: In a major step toward eradicating polio, the Punjab government has launched an Extended-Age Fractional Inactivated Polio Vaccine (fIPV) Campaign, targeting around two million children aged 4 months to 15 years in Lahore. The campaign, running until November 12, focuses on 122 high-risk union councils, where environmental samples have detected the virus. The injectable