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World

Biden teases budget plan, eyes extending Medicare

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden aims to protect Medicare and reduce health care costs by raising some taxes on...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 07:32pm

Print

CWDP approves Rs11bn healthcare projects

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CWDP) has approved three health projects worth Rs 11.25 billion –...

Updated 06 Mar, 2023 08:44am

Pakistan

Policy measures sought to control ‘crisis’ of obesity

ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of ‘World Obesity Day’ on Friday, health experts and advocates in Pakistan have ...

Published 04 Mar, 2023 07:20am

Pakistan

Free heart medical camp today

KARACHI: Chiniot General Hospital Korangi (CGH) is organising free heart medical camp on Saturday (today) between 11...

Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am

Opinion

The changing health scene

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Healthcare: the healing touch can’t be felt through high-tech gear”...

Published 01 Jan, 2023 03:14am

Opinion

Healthcare: the healing touch can’t be felt through high-tech gear

Healthcare around the world has changed dramatically over the years. While it has improved in detection of diseases...

Updated 31 Dec, 2022 06:33am

Pakistan

Rs26bn allocated for healthcare projects

LAHORE: Under the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, work has been started for providing...

Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am

Pakistan

Mothers, children: Dr Bhutta calls for ensuring accessible healthcare

KARACHI: Given the disproportionately high rate of girls who become mothers under the age of 18 in underserved...

Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am

BR Research

Interview with Saad Siddiqui, Co-Founder & CEO – Find my Doctor (FMD)

‘We focus primarily on healthcare services at home’ Saad Siddiqui is the Co-Founder & CEO – Find my...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 08:49am

Pakistan

USAID, Sindh Govt launch new family planning plan

KARACHI: Mission Director for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Reed Aeschliman and Sindh...

Published 17 Dec, 2022 05:58am

World

Hundreds of thousands rally to defend Madrid public healthcare

MADRID: Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Madrid on Sunday in defence of the region’s primary care...

Published 14 Nov, 2022 07:06am

Pakistan

Getz Pharma partners with NADEP-BIDE

KARACHI: In continuation of its mission to support initiatives that benefit the community and healthcare system, ...

Published 03 Oct, 2022 06:49am

Pakistan

ADB approves $100mn results-based loan for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s health sector

Programme will look to help improve the delivery of health services at secondary hospitals by modernising infrastructure and equipment among other objectives

Updated 22 Sep, 2022 06:42pm

Pakistan

Dr Ziauddin Hospital receives Sindh Healthcare Commission’s regular licence

KARACHI: Dr Ziauddin Hospital gains the Sindh Healthcare Commission Regular Licence, being the first hospital in...

Published 24 Jul, 2022 05:04am

Pakistan

Orakzai, South Waziristan districts: IRC provides quality healthcare to 150,000 people

PESHAWAR: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has benefitted 150,000 men, women and children from its...

Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am

Markets

European shares mark strong end to nervous week

LONDON: European stocks jumped 2.6% on Friday, pushing them into positive territory for the week as investors ...

Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am

BR Research

Is Covid coming back?

Pakistan is often quoted by many for the global recognition of its COVID response. Nonetheless, the globalpandemic...

Published 23 Jun, 2022 09:55am

Editorials

Systemic discrimination

EDITORIAL: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has unveiled its fact-finding report on “Unequal...

Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am

Pakistan

PDWP approves two development schemes

LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved two development schemes of primary & secondary...

Published 10 Mar, 2022 07:15am

World

WHO 'deeply concerned' by Ukraine healthcare attacks

GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday that it was "deeply concerned" by reports of attacks on...

Published 02 Mar, 2022 09:56pm

Technology

Arab Health 2022: showcasing future of healthcare and remote diagnosis

DUBAI: Arab Health, the principal medical equipment exhibition in the Middle East, presented a range of healthcare...

Published 14 Feb, 2022 02:24am

Technology

Pakistan's Find My Doctor raises $5mn in pre-series A funding

Start-up will utilise funds to expand operations

Published 24 Jan, 2022 01:55pm

Pakistan

Shifa Hospital, SIMAP hold first exhibition of surgical instruments

ISLAMABAD: Shifa International Hospital & The Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SIMAP)...

Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am

Print

‘Elite capture’ held responsible for economic woes

Prime Minister Imran Khan says countries disintegrate because of a decadent elite

Updated 29 Nov, 2021 09:30am

Print

Tarin sees ‘speculation’ behind PKR slide

KARACHI: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Fayyaz Tarin performed the groundbreaking of...

Updated 15 Nov, 2021 09:55am

BR Research

An interview with Dr. Arshad Taqi - President, Pakistan Medical Commission

“Steps by the PMC will revamp the healthcare delivery system of Pakistan.” Dr. Arshad Taqi, an ...

Published 25 Oct, 2021 07:40am

Pakistan

Adamjee Life, SehatKahani collaborate to provide free consultation to customers

KARACHI: Adamjee Life Assurance Co. has entered into a partnership with SehatKahani; Pakistan's fastest growing...

Published 25 Oct, 2021 06:46am

BR Research

Confidence shortage!

The past two years have been full of surprises, of which the pandemic and the chaos it brought to the world is...

Published 08 Oct, 2021 07:25am

Markets

Healthcare, financials stocks drag FTSE 100 lower

LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 index ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by healthcare stocks and brokerages, while DS...

Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am

Technology

Pakistan's Marham.pk raises $1 million in seed funding

Startup hopes to use this funding to boost growth of its healthcare app

Published 04 Aug, 2021 10:41am