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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has issued revised regulations for students seeking to pursue MBBS or BDS degrees abroad for the academic session 2025-2026. A new policy makes it mandatory to pass the MDCAT
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The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) issued urgent safety alerts in early May 2026. As a warning of the presence of several counterfeit and substandard medicines in the market. The latest warning has made
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Hantavirus is a rare, but occasionally fatal, rodent-borne disease that can cause severe respiratory illness and kidney problems if not treated early. Health experts say the key is to be vigilant and take preventative measures,
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Pakistan has strengthened its nationwide hepatitis control programs in 2026 as part of a broader plan to eradicate Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) by 2030. The Hepatitis C burden on the country remains
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Pakistan’s healthcare sector continues expanding access to critical treatment services through government-backed initiatives, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains at the centre of that effort in 2026, especially with KP free cancer medicines initiatives. The provincial government’s
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The Sehat Sahulat Program 2026 (SSP) of Pakistan remains one of the most ambitious government-led healthcare programs of South Asia. The program has enabled millions of families to receive hospital care, avoiding the burden of
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Pakistan Water Crisis 2026 highlights that Pakistan is in the midst of a severe water crisis. While some progress has been made on infrastructure and policy, more than 21 million Pakistanis lack access to clean
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The Women Mental Health Pakistan is experiencing a critical period of retrospection and reconstruction. After the country keeps opening its doors to the fundamental health services, one of the gaps is urgent, that of the
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A worrying pandemic is gaining ground in Pakistan's healthcare sector, and in early 2026, Sindh saw a sharp rise in the number of pediatric HIV cases, with Sindh HIV cases children becoming a major concern;
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Following a recent discovery that revealed some serious gaps in the practices of infection control, Pakistan is taking bold and accountable measures towards strengthening its healthcare system. Pakistan healthcare reform reflects a growing commitment to
