Health

Islamabad (Daily Pakistan Online) The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has taken swift action against counterfeit and substandard medications, banning the sale and use of eight batches of fake and substandard drugs. This move comes after a crackdown in Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where diabetes and eight life-saving …

Quetta (Daily Pakistan Online) A concerning surge in AIDS cases has been reported in Balochistan, with 462 new cases registered, bringing the total number of patients under the AIDS control program to 2,823. This alarming increase was disclosed by Director AIDS Control Program Balochistan, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, during a press …

Quetta (Daily Pakistan Online) A recent revelation has exposed that a staggering 3530 posts for doctors are vacant in the Health Department of Balochistan. This shortage is further exacerbated by the fact that out of 600 posts for specialist doctors, 420 remain unfilled. The entire province has only 180 specialist …

LAHORE (Daily Pakistan Online) Due to the worsening smog situation, the Punjab government has announced a lockdown in Lahore and Multan for three days a week. The lockdown will be in effect on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a review scheduled for next Wednesday. Senior Punjab minister Mariyum Aurangzeb confirmed …