Stories by Faiza Ilyas

NED University vice chancellor set to take charge of Karachi University today

Teaching and non-teaching staff at Karachi University seek bailout package; hope new administration will address critical issues soon. Updated 28 Jul, 2026 08:54am

Five-member body formed to investigate HIV outbreak at another SESSI-run hospital in Karachi

Govt asks committee to find possible sources of infection in Landhi hospital, fix responsibility within seven days. Updated 28 Jul, 2026 08:57am

Over 2,000 seminary students screened for HIV in Sindh

Health department says will continue such campaigns to protect child health and ensure timely action against any possible outbreak. Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

16 more children found infected with HIV at Karachi's Valika Hospital, ombudsman told

Tally rises to 94 as Sindh govt had earlier confirmed 78 cases at Valika Hospital; ombudsman orders comprehensive audit of hospital’s affairs. Updated 22 Jul, 2026 08:43am

Nearly one million cases of infectious diseases recorded in three coastal districts of Sindh in four years: study

Research finds disease incidence rise with higher temperature, humidity and precipitation in Thatta, Sujawal and Badin. Updated 20 Jul, 2026 08:29am

Sindh’s lady health workers warn of protest over drastic cut in budget

PPP govt accused of attempting to close down an initiative launched by former PM Benazir Bhutto. Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:46am

Doctors stage protests over colleague’s killing in Karachi's Clifton robbery

PMA demands "comprehensive security strategy to protect citizens"; Lanjar assures family of transparent probe. Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:47am

Karachi reports another case of rabies

KARACHI: A woman bitten by a dog more than a month ago in the city has reported with rabies at the Jinnah... Published 12 Jul, 2026 06:55am

Man with no history of swimming dies of brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri in Karachi

Year’s first death due to deadly infection raises concern over piped water quality; people urged to put chlorine tablets in water tanks. Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:23am

Sindh govt hands over all primary health care units to private body

Health dept transfers control of 700 BHUs to PPHI; PMA calls move worrisome Published 05 Jul, 2026 06:52am

PMA warns of protest over failure to protect Balochistan medics

KARACHI: Expressing serious concern over the hostile conditions currently prevailing at government hospitals in... Updated 02 Jul, 2026 01:24pm

Families of children who got HIV/AIDS at govt hospital seek justice

Parents demand FIR over alleged negligence; seek quality treatment, compensation and completion of inquiry Updated 29 Jun, 2026 09:45am

Study highlights need to establish disposal system for pharmaceutical waste

KARACHI: A recently published study has revealed widespread unsafe disposal of pharmaceutical waste in the city,... Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:30am

16 pelicans rescued, three alleged poachers held in Jamshoro

The birds, identified as great white pelicans, had been hidden in the vehicle loaded with goats. Updated 24 Jun, 2026 08:39am

Breathing in Karachi comes with a warning as air quality deteriorates

Experts say city’s air quality index has far exceeded WHO limits; calls for urgent action to tackle the environmental issues threatening human survival. Updated 23 Jun, 2026 08:54am

Concerns raised as HIV cases rise in country while global rates decline

Experts, stakeholders call for raising domestic financing for HIV prevention, enforcing infection control protocols in hospitals. Updated 21 Jun, 2026 09:55am

Anaemia is leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, study finds

Worm infestation due to unsafe water and lack of hygiene is a major cause of blood deficiency in Pakistan, says lead investigator Published 17 Jun, 2026 06:58am

Man bitten by stray dog in Larkana two months ago, dies of rabies in Karachi

Deceased had no history of vaccination, doctor says Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:21am

In a rare case, woman bitten by mongoose in Jacobabad dies of rabies

The 42-year-old patient was brought to Indus Hospital on Wednesday; she was ninth rabies patient reported at the health facility this year. Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:10am

Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature climbs to 54°C

Jacobabad becomes hottest place with 49.5°C; weatherman says no chances of rain in coming days in the city. Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:07am