Ashfaq Yusufzai

Changes to law to restore health dept’s control over hospitals

Initially, MTIRA was implemented to enable hospitals to work freely Published Feb 15, 2019 07:14am

Health dept approaches NIH for supply of anti-rabies vaccine

Shows concerns over shortage of vaccine in province Published Feb 12, 2019 07:09am

MSF starts treatment of leishmaniasis patients after getting injections

Most of infected people have to wait as drugs pledged by WHO still awaited. Updated Feb 11, 2019 10:02am

Medical director of KTH quits

Prof Muqeem resigned over dept’s pressure for appointments, claim sources Published Feb 10, 2019 07:18am

Ban imposed on posting of UN polio staff outside Peshawar

DC asks officials not to comply with orders of partner organisations Published Feb 08, 2019 07:10am

Contract with new firm for Sehat Sahulat Programme scrapped

State Life Insurance Corporation allowed to run the programme till June. Updated Feb 06, 2019 10:33am

Customs clearance of leishmaniasis injections facing delay

Officials insist vials promised by WHO will take a month for delivery Updated Feb 03, 2019 09:21am

Official gives tit-for-tat response to ‘insulting’ letter of minister’s staff

Chief planning officer warns to complain to chief minister. Updated Feb 01, 2019 10:48am

Removal of KTH directors termed result of PTI leaders’ grudge

Both officials removed without being given show cause notices Published Jan 31, 2019 07:18am

Medical teachers oppose plan to withdraw allowance

Students likely to suffer as faculty will opt to join private medical college Published Jan 30, 2019 06:56am

Lack of injections hampering treatment of leishmaniasis

Firm supplying injections to Pakistan has diverted its attention towards African countries Published Jan 21, 2019 07:09am

First private sector renal transplants performed in Peshawar

MTRA chief promises recognition of more hospitals on meeting legal requirements Published Jan 20, 2019 06:23am

Hike in drug prices raises demand for smuggled ones

Officials ask people not to buy unregistered medicines over harmful effects Published Jan 17, 2019 06:21am

Study to ascertain number of smokers among TB patients

Findings of study to be integrated into TB Control Programme Published Jan 16, 2019 07:12am

Unnecessary referrals from districts causing death of newborns

Experts say teaching hospitals short of space, equipment for neonates Published Jan 15, 2019 06:44am

WHO to help KP govt in devising uniform plan for free healthcare

WHO mission also visited other provinces, presented its recommendations to Ministry of National Health Services. Updated Jan 14, 2019 09:42am

KP seeks half of beds at Islamabad bone marrow transplant centre

Health dept insists 90pc of countrywide blood disorder cases reported in province Published Jan 13, 2019 07:21am

Lawful organ transplantation advocated to save lives

Experts ask people to visit recognised transplant centres to stay safe Published Jan 11, 2019 06:58am

KTH emergency dept not fully functional for want of funds

Finance dept fails to release Rs1.62bn for purchase of equipment. Updated Jan 10, 2019 10:34am

Single-pill hepatitis C treatment planned for four districts

Official says 15,000 patients registered for initiative Published Dec 31, 2018 07:03am