IHRA to start efforts against antimicrobial resistance

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA), and DAI – Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan have decided to start joint efforts against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).   A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in this regard between IHRA and Fleming Fund to combat Antimicrobial Resistance.   This MOU will allow interventions in five public and private […]

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Pak-Iran Joint working group formed to improve health cooperation

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday decided to form a joint working group to further explore opportunities in the health sector for further strengthening cooperation in this area.   The Director General Health Pakistan and Special Assistant to Iranian Health Minister were identified as focal points from both sides, says a fax message received here from […]

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Capital’s hospitals make special arrangements

ISLAMABAD: All major public sector hospitals in the federal capital have made special arrangements to ensure uninterrupted medical services to the citizens.   The federal capital’s two major hospitals- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Federal Government Polyclinic (FGPC) will remain on high alert, keeping in view the situation.   According to an official […]

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Long March: No reconciliation with armed group threatening constitutional government: Khurram

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan on Wednesday said there would be no reconciliation with the armed group, planning advancement towards Islamabad in the name of long march against the democratic and constitutional government.   Addressing a news conference along with Minister for Petroleum Senator Dr Musadik Malik here, he said all possible measures […]

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