Is Mental Health Taken Seriously in Pakistan?
Although our general well-being depends much on mental health, in many nations—including Pakistan—it sometimes receives the necessary attention and raises a question: is mental health taken seriously in Pakistan? This blog will look at Pakistan’s present level of mental health awareness, the difficulties, and the actions that can help to change things. Mental Health Issues […]
How Much Does a Psychiatrist Cost in Karachi?
Consulting a psychiatrist regarding mental health could be very important. Nevertheless, for many patients, one of their regular worries is the cost of mental treatments. Making wise decisions in Karachi, a busy city with several healthcare choices, depends on knowing How much does a psychiatrist costs in Karachi. In this blog, we will discuss the […]
Why Health Service Is Important: A Basic Guide
Any flourishing civilization is dependent mainly on health services. These services guarantee that individuals can lead healthy, successful lives by providing necessary care, disease prevention, and health education. Access to efficient health services is a cornerstone of public well-being and a fundamental right. In this blog, we shall discuss why health services are important and […]
How to improve women’s health: Simple Steps for a Healthier Life
Since it influences not just individuals but also families and society, women’s health is highly relevant. However, a healthy lady could help society improve, support her loved ones, and attain her goals. Still, many women ignore their health because of tight schedules, family responsibilities, and demanding employment. This blog offers simple, practical tips on how […]
Conundrum on Selection of Vice Chancellors
The election of VC of Dow University Health Sciences and Karachi University has come under intense heated public debate and scrutiny. For the selection of these posts, the Governor of Sind formed a “search committee” whose members included the incumbent vice chancellors of these two institutions. Blatant conflict of interest arose when the two incumbents […]
NHF’s Flood Relief Campaign
National Health Forum directly and indirectly contributed over $30,000 for the relief campaign for the flood victims of Sind. Association of Pakistani Physicians (APPNA) matched $12,000 of the raised monies. The relief work was largely conducted by Pakistan Medical Association which held medical camps as well as providing make shift tents and food. Society of […]
Free Clinic Launched in St. Louis
The Association of Pakistani-descent Physicians of North America launched its free clinic for the community of greater St. Louis on September 11, 2011. The leaders of the community including Drs. Manzoor Tariq, Shazia Malick and Naseem Shekhani pledged to provide free medical care for the needy. The clinic is on the premises of Masjid Bilal, […]
Nearly Half of U.S. Families close to being Poor
An astounding survey conducted by Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW), a non-profit Washington based advocacy group, has concluded that 45% of American families live in economic insecurity. They report written in collaboration with researchers at Washington University and funded by Ford Foundation defined “economic security “ as an income sufficient to cover basic expenses without […]