Stories by Zafar Mirza
The persistence of blood-borne infections in Pakistan reflects a broader failure of governance.
Updated 01 May, 2026 09:36am
Both lack of exercise and too much sitting are harmful to human health.
Updated 17 Apr, 2026 09:18am
In a fast-changing world, we need to start owning our problems.
Updated 20 Mar, 2026 10:06am
Only an internally robust, united Pakistan can deal with a complex, dangerous external world.
Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:23am
Treatment lies in the treatment of the cause.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:07am
Catastrophic health expenditure has been rising steadily.
Updated 23 Jan, 2026 09:23am
Macroeconomic repairs are being carried out by impoverishing the people.
Updated 09 Jan, 2026 09:30am
It is time to take a hard and honest look at the lay of the land of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Updated 26 Dec, 2025 09:53am
Without understanding the macro, the micro cannot be fixed.
Updated 12 Dec, 2025 09:35am
The rise and fall of individuals and nations is not a coincidence.
Updated 28 Nov, 2025 08:03am
To be healthy is to be in sync with our circadian rhythm.
Updated 31 Oct, 2025 09:37am
Data shows around 5,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every year in Pakistan, out of which 64pc result in death.
Published 27 Sep, 2025 10:00am
Planning healthcare for flood-affected people requires not only medical services but also preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health services.
Updated 19 Sep, 2025 08:37am
Lifestyle medicine is about holistic care.
Updated 22 Aug, 2025 09:53am
Gaza has seen the highest proportion of child deaths and injuries in any modern urban conflict.
Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:57am
Pakistan is among the lowest spenders on health.
Published 25 Jul, 2025 10:51am
Bill Gates’s new deadline is: “20 years to give away virtually all my wealth.”
Published 27 Jun, 2025 07:26am
The continuity of public policies across governments is a sign of system maturity.
Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:24am
Human development is the most critical dimension of national security.
Updated 30 May, 2025 09:20am
Here is a survivor’s tale of hope, resilience and renewal.
Published 16 May, 2025 06:49am
