KP Hospital Outsourcing: 38 Facilities to Move to Private Sector
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation has advertised the third phase of its healthcare reforms. Under this plan, the government will implement KP hospital outsourcing for 38 facilities across the province. Consequently, these hospitals will transition to private sector management to enhance service delivery. Also Read: KP health department launches eye screening program for school […]
Rs45mn Equipment Stolen from Peshawar Institute of Cardiology
Rs45mn Equipment Stolen from Peshawar Institute of Cardiology
7 Dangerous Pains You Should Never Ignore: It Could Save Your Life
Learn which 7 types of pain—from chest pressure to the “thunderclap” headache—require immediate emergency medical help.
Poison on Our Plates: The Silent Crisis of Contaminated Food and Water in Pakistan
Pakistan is fundamentally an agrarian nation. However, flawed policies now force us to import basic staples like wheat and chili. This dependency raises a critical question: can we ever achieve food security or self-sufficiency? Beyond economic challenges, we face a dangerous violation of hygiene. The rampant cultivation of toxic vegetables and fruits creates a “poison […]
Can Diabetes Be Reversed?
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The idea that diabetes can be “reversed” has gained popularity; however, from a scientific and clinical standpoint, the more accurate and evidence-based term is diabetes remission, particularly for Type 2 diabetes. Understanding […]
The Great Shower Debate: Should You Shower Every Day?
The Great Shower Debate: Should You Shower Every Day?
The Hidden Intelligence of Adipose Tissue: Surprising Benefits of Body Fat
For decades, the public viewed body fat as a dormant enemy—a passive storage locker for excess calories. However, modern medical science has shattered this simplistic narrative. Recent breakthroughs reveal that your fat, or adipose tissue, functions as a sophisticated organ. It regulates everything from your immune response to your blood pressure, acting as a vital […]
KP Healthcare Reforms: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Public Relief
Recent government directives to improve medical facilities show a deep awareness of public needs. However, the ultimate goal remains delivering actual results to the people. While high-level meetings signal intent, the true success of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) healthcare reforms depends on whether these orders improve treatment at the grassroots level. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail […]
The Heavy Burden of Progress: Understanding the Health Risks of Obesity
Learn about the severe health risks of obesity in this expert analysis by Prof. Dr. Hafeezullah. From Type 2 diabetes to heart disease, discover why medical experts call obesity the “Mother of All Diseases” and why urgent prevention is the only way to avoid a global health crisis.
RMI’s medical, dental colleges emerge top choice in KMU admissions
After Rehman Medical College (RMC), Rehman College of Dentistry (RCD) has also emerged as the first choice for candidates during Khyber Medical University’s (KMU) centralized medical and dental admissions process for the 2025–26 session. On Monday, RCD filled all 75 seats, while RMC completed admission for all 150 MBBS seats on the first day of […]