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National vaccination campaign reaches 50 million children

Pakistan's national childhood vaccination campaign has reached a milestone of 50 million children, significantly reducing preventable disease rates.

19 August 2026

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Early Breast Cancer Detection: Lucy Davis' Urgent Message

Actress Lucy Davis reveals her breast cancer scare, urging women to perform regular self-checks for early detection.

18 August 2026

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NHS Transplant Crisis: Doctor Exposes Leadership Failures

A top NHS doctor criticizes leadership over long organ transplant waiting lists, calling for urgent reforms.

18 August 2026

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Eye Damage from Eclipse: Spotting the Symptoms

Learn how to recognize potential eye damage after an eclipse and when to seek medical help.

17 August 2026

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Solar Eclipse Eye Safety: Fewer Injuries Reported in 2026

Fewer people sought treatment for eclipse-related eye damage in 2026 compared to 1999, suggesting improved public awareness of eye safety.

17 August 2026

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New Study Reveals Pakistan's Diabetes Epidemic Could Be Halted with Policy Changes

Research from Aga Khan University shows that sugar taxes, exercise mandates, and screening programmes could prevent 2 million diabetes cases by 2030.

11 August 2026

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Pakistan's Telemedicine Network Reaches 10 Million Consultations

Virtual healthcare consultations surge as rural patients gain access to specialist doctors through government-subsidized telemedicine centres.

9 August 2026

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National Nutrition Programme Targets Stunting Reduction by 50% in Five Years

A comprehensive initiative combines supplementary feeding, maternal education, and fortified food distribution to combat child malnutrition.

9 August 2026

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Pakistan Launches First Government-Backed Mental Health Helpline and App

A nationwide 24/7 helpline and companion app provide free counseling, crisis intervention, and therapy referrals in English and Urdu.

4 August 2026

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Gene Therapy Trial Reverses Inherited Blindness in Pakistani Family

A landmark clinical trial at a Karachi research hospital restores vision to three siblings with Leber congenital amaurosis.

3 August 2026

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AI-Powered Diagnostic Tool Detects Cancer at Stage 1 with 95% Accuracy

A new machine learning model trained on millions of medical scans can identify early-stage cancers before symptoms appear.

2 August 2026

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WHO Praises Pakistan's AI-Driven Dengue Prevention System

Pakistan's innovative use of satellite data and AI modeling to predict dengue outbreaks is adopted as a model by three other countries.

1 August 2026

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New COVID Variant Detected — WHO Says Current Vaccines Remain Effective

A novel Omicron sub-variant is identified in wastewater surveillance but health officials reassure that existing boosters provide adequate protection.

1 August 2026

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Pakistan Reduces Maternal Mortality by 30% Through Community Health Worker Programme

Training and deploying 50,000 lady health workers in remote areas significantly reduces pregnancy-related deaths.

1 August 2026

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Free Eye Surgery Campaign Restores Sight to 100,000 Pakistanis

A nationwide cataract surgery programme reaches a major milestone as international NGOs partner with local hospitals for mass screening and treatment.

28 July 2026