Stories by Ashfaq Yusufzai

New rates of lab tests at govt hospitals termed unrealistic

Health dept has reduced prices of X-ray, tests manifold Published 05 Dec, 2025 11:22am

More than five million children vaccinated against measles

PESHAWAR: Health department has vaccinated 96 per cent of the target children against measles-rubella during the... Published 03 Dec, 2025 08:30am

Doctors seek removal of anomalies from promotion list

Selection board meeting to take place this month Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:56am

Compensation scheme under Sehat Card Plus for families of deceased awaits enforcement in KP

Provision of Rs500,000 to Rs1 million to families whose heads died in hospitals during treatment under SCP yet to be implemented. Updated 01 Dec, 2025 09:10am

Dr Afridi set to become KP’s DG health for second time

KMC woman graduate’s posting already okayed by chief minister. Updated 30 Nov, 2025 10:46am

Dengue cases on decline but experts fear re-emergence of disease next year

Experts say excessive power outages force people to store water in unsafe ways that provide breeding spaces to mosquitoes. Updated 28 Nov, 2025 10:41am

Support of religious scholars sought to promote organ donation

MTRA requests Auqaf dept to hold ulema conference on the issue Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:44am

Frequent terror attacks compel Peshawar’s Lady Reading Hospital to upgrade mass emergency services

320 mass emergencies handled in last few years, including suicide and bomb attacks, says hospital's spokesman. Updated 25 Nov, 2025 09:18am

3 FC men martyred in suicide attack on force’s headquarters in Peshawar

"One terrorist blew himself up at the gate, while two others tried to enter the premises but were gunned down by FC personnel,” says Peshawar CCPO. Updated 25 Nov, 2025 07:09am

Anomalies detected in purchase of equipment for Timergara hospital

Inquiry finds irregularities in procurement, including non-existent equipment and expired warranties. Updated 24 Nov, 2025 09:29am

People advised to wear masks to avoid health issues related to smog

PESHAWAR: Health department has advised elderly people, pregnant woman and people with respiratory and heart ... Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am

KP reports fourth death due to dengue in current year

Cases of the disease begin to decrease as temperature dips Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:18am

Experts show concern over ‘irrational’ use of antibiotics

Study urges govt to take preventive measures to safeguard children Published 19 Nov, 2025 07:50am

KP govt to save Rs7bn through new funding model of free treatment scheme

The model, approved by cabinet, will stand enforced from July 1, 2025. Updated 18 Nov, 2025 11:01am

10 centres across KP to help in early diagnosis of diabetes

Fundraising begins to expand Sugar General Hospital Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:20am

LRH performs complex brain aneurysm coiling, endovascular procedures

All patients recovering fast, says head of neurosurgery dept Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:47am

600,000 children to be vaccinated against measles, rubella in KP

Two-week campaign will be launched on Nov 17 Published 11 Nov, 2025 06:54am

Upper age limit for Health Foundation managing director slashed

Decision meant to hire in-service people and ensure their accountability in future Published 10 Nov, 2025 05:43am

Violence against polio teams in KP on the decline

Province records better vaccination coverage. Updated 09 Nov, 2025 09:09am

Doctors body demands withdrawal of professional tax

Says additional taxation a matter of concern Published 07 Nov, 2025 06:58am