The decision was taken by the Sindh CM while presiding over a high-level meeting of the health department, where he was briefed by the provincial health minister and health secretary. The Sindh CM directed authorities to increase the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) coverage to 95%. He also approved the construction of a medical and […]
WHO emphasized Saudi Arabia’s achievements in infection prevention, especially in drastically lowering central catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), in a report posted on its official website. The Kingdom achieved a 48.8 percent annual reduction in central line bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates in intensive care units from 2021 to 2024, a figure that is four times the […]
The move, part of the 2024-25 fiscal budget, is expected to significantly impact the affordability of healthcare for poor patients. Experts warn that the first-ever sales tax on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases will increase the costs by 25% to 30%. This tax will also severely affect the budgets of public hospitals, leading to […]
The projects include 32 ongoing and 30 new initiatives, with a focus on improving healthcare facilities across the country. Sources claimed that Rs5.56 billion has been allocated for ongoing projects, while Rs3.35 billion has been earmarked for new projects. The ministry has also proposed allocating Rs200 million for the construction of four basic health units […]
