Healthcare

In May 2025, Pakistan is confronting one of the most punishing heatwaves in its recorded history. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued red alerts for multiple regions, with temperatures soaring as high as 50°C in parts of Sindh...

In the heart of Pakistan’s bustling urban centers—Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad—a quiet revolution is taking place at the dinner table. Once dominated by hearty, meat-heavy dishes and gluten-rich staples like naan and roti, the urb...

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted healthcare systems around the world, and in Pakistan, it catalyzed a permanent shift in how patients think, behave, and engage with medical services. What began as a public health crisis quickly became a soc...

The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most defining global health crises in modern history, and its shockwaves were felt deeply in Pakistan’s healthcare system. While the country grappled with overwhelmed hospitals, limited resources, and public...

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented global crisis that tested the resilience of healthcare systems everywhere—and Pakistan was no exception. From overwhelmed hospitals and PPE shortages to the scramble for vaccines, the health sector fac...