Stories by Faiza Ilyas

App launched to aid doctors in treatment of infectious diseases

KARACHI: The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) on Saturday launched a locally developed clinical...

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

Health experts stress lifestyle changes as PMOS affects ‘half of Pakistani women’

AKUH specialists call for early diagnosis, personalised treatment; caution against viewing PMOS only as a fertility problem.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 09:29am

Mercury soars to 41°C in Karachi

Marks the highest temperature recorded in September in Karachi over the past 10 years.

Updated 22 Sep, 2026 08:48am

African elephant Madhubala on ‘antibiotics’ after collapsing at Karachi’s Safari Park

KMC spokesperson says the elephant is suffering from "acute weakness and low immunity levels".

Updated 17 Sep, 2026 08:34am

Experts call for ‘humane’ culling as dog bite, rabies cases rise in Sindh

PMA official says 285,000 cases reported in 2025 in province.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:13am

Madhubala faces life-threatening medical emergency

Safari Park official says the elephant has developed swelling on right hind thigh that is preventing her from using her leg.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:00am

Storm brews over handover of basic health units to PPHI in Sindh

Experts ask what benefit PPHI has brought to healthcare in past 20 years that justifies the transfer.

Updated 13 Sep, 2026 12:21pm

Dengue cases in Pakistan rose by over 3,000pc in 11 years: study

Sindh saw highest disease burden in 2022, AKU research finds; cases grew from 100,000 in 2012 to 3.28m in 2022.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:04am

Study finds teachers’ training boosts children’s social, emotional development

KARACHI: A study conducted at 12 public schools in Karachi has found that giving pre-school teachers structured...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Infant deaths at Pims prompt Sindh govt to renew fire safety directives

PMA warns health facilities in the province remain vulnerable to fires; urges concrete steps to improve safety measures for patients and staff

Updated 28 Aug, 2026 08:50am

Malaria registers gradual surge across Sindh

Over 900 cases reported at health facilities in a single day.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:35am

11-year-old dog bite victim dies, a day after man’s death at Karachi's JPMC

Experts raise alarm over need for proper treatment, controlling dog population to save lives.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:05am

Jinnah Sindh Medical University syndicate approves rehiring without meeting

Syndicate members asked to approve cabinet’s controversial decision regarding reappointment of Dr Nighat Shah by email: sources.

Updated 20 Aug, 2026 08:29am

Over 150 lady health workers briefly detained for staging sit-in at Teen Talwar in Karachi

The protesters also demanded restoration of the medicine budget transferred to PPHI, along with maintenance and fuel allowances for supervisors’ vehicles.

Updated 18 Aug, 2026 09:31am

6 Jinnah Sindh Medical University faculty members urge VC to review decision to rehire professor after retirement

Say decision to re-appoint Dr Nighat Shah, the daughter of former chief minister Qaim Ali Shah, may adversely affect career progression of eligible members.

Updated 15 Aug, 2026 09:38am

Move to rehire retiring Jinnah Sindh Medical University professor sparks transparency concerns

Sindh cabinet asks vice chancellor to "consider" Dr Nighat Shah’s case for reappointment; CM House spokesperson dismisses allegations of political influence.

Updated 13 Aug, 2026 08:15am

Patient services at Karachi's JPMC disrupted as nurses protest seniority violation

Sources say the protest led to the cancellation of all operations scheduled for the day as well as severely affected services at the intensive care units and all wards.

Updated 12 Aug, 2026 08:30am

144 children lost to diphtheria, measles since January in Karachi

Deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases reported at four tertiary care city hospitals; expert says most parents fail to ensure children receive recommended doses on time.

Updated 04 Aug, 2026 09:31pm

Transparent probe, strict action sought against culprits behind HIV outbreaks in Sindh

Minister Ghani assures labour leaders of measures to rebuild public trust.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:34am

Sindh’s rabies toll rises to 19 after boy dies at Badin hospital

Total of 17 cases have so far been reported this year at two key tertiary care hospitals; 11 at the Indus Hospital and six at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 08:39am