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Medical bodies plan nationwide strike over FBR, police actions

KARACHI: Demanding the immediate cessation of Federal Board of Revenue’s raids on private clinics and halt to...

Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Flu cases double at Karachi hospitals in over a week amid seasonal shift

JPMC, CHK report more cases over past 10 days than first half of month; experts advise frequent hand washing, avoiding close contact with sick people and staying hydrated.

Updated 27 Oct, 2026 10:43am

First infant battling mpox dies in Karachi hospital

Death takes Sindh’s tally to 12, with 98 cases reported so far this year.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 10:24am

Enforcement of infection control protocol ordered after seven hospitalised with mpox

Another infant boy admitted to SIDH&RC for disease treatment

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Medical fraternity condemns ‘harassment’, registration of FIRs against doctors

PMA representatives say doctors may be forced to refuse critical cases if threatened with murder charges, arrests.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 09:17am

Calls to relocate stray dogs grow as two more die of rabies in Sindh

Death toll in Sindh rises to 42 this year; PMA official stresses need for urgent action.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 09:23am

Over 328,000 cases of road accidents reported at Karachi SMBB Trauma Centre in a decade

The institute’s emergency department recorded a total of 1,448,624 patient visits in a decade.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 09:39am

One in three adults in Pakistan lives with psychological disorder: study

Experts term findings of first national mental health survey "most reliable".

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:19pm

‘Madhubala deserves a chance at life and we must support her’

Four Paws expert Dr Amir Khalil says holistic care, treatment and sleep vital for elephant’s well-being.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 11:24am

Infant boy tests positive for mpox in Sindh as tally rises to 94

Sources said the 40-day-old baby boy was currently under treatment at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital & Research Centre (SIDH&RC).

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:30am

Two fresh rabies cases take tally at Karachi hospitals to 38

Dog-bite victim from Tharparkar dies at Indus Hospital; 12-year-old boy from Hyderabad with full-blown rabies admitted to JPMC.

Published 13 Oct, 2026 07:00am

Due to high cost, 25pc of cancer patients at Karachi's JPMC abandon treatment, experts say

Complete cancer care costs Rs3-4m, with many patients unable to afford newer therapies, says oncology dept head.

Updated 12 Oct, 2026 09:25am

Experts term costly medicines a major hurdle in breast cancer treatment

Say awareness, screening and early diagnosis are essential for saving lives; two-day conference starts at local hotel

Published 11 Oct, 2026 07:37am

Sri Lankan vet returns home amid concerns over Madhubala’s health

KMC spokesperson says Dr Bandara left due to death of a family member in Colombo.

Updated 11 Oct, 2026 08:25am

Mounting public health challenges blamed on Karachi’s ill-planned growth

Experts point to urban planning failures, say climate and health challenges require evidence-based solutions.

Updated 10 Oct, 2026 09:16am

Sri Lankan doctor joins efforts to save elephant Madhubala in Karachi

The female African elephant has experienced drastic weight loss in recent months and collapsed twice in her enclosure.

Updated 10 Oct, 2026 09:13am

Four Paws expert sees ‘hope’ for ailing elephant Madhubala

Dr Amir Khalil says elephant can now stand and walk, but hind-leg problem and significant weight loss remain a concern.

Updated 09 Oct, 2026 09:04am

Another mpox case takes Sindh tally to 93

The latest victim is a 50-year-old man from Nawabshah, currently under treatment at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital & Research Centre.

Published 07 Oct, 2026 07:02am

Foreign experts called in as elephant Madhubala’s condition remains critical

Safari vets unable to diagnose elephant’s worsening condition as she loses weight and collapses repeatedly.