The federal government has increased the prices of 146 essential medicines

The federal government has increased the prices of 146 essential medicines

The caretaker federal government has increased the prices of 146 essential medicines. The government has issued a notification to increase the prices of 146 essential life-saving medicines, including dialysis, cancer, typhoid and flu vaccines. The Drug Regulatory Authority had sought approval from the government to increase the prices of 262 medicines. The government has also…

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World News in Brief: Gaza relief ‘an impossible mission’, COVID spreading fast again, food prices fall

World News in Brief: Gaza relief ‘an impossible mission’, COVID spreading fast again, food prices fall

“Its people are witnessing daily threats to their very existence – while the world watches on”, warned Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths in a statement, adding that “hope has never been more elusive” amidst deteriorating conditions. “The humanitarian community has been left with the impossible mission of supporting more than two million people, even as…

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DRAP has issued notification of new prices of various medicines

DRAP has issued notification of new prices of various medicines

According to the announcement, the price of inhaler for asthma patients is 1390, while the price of hepatitis injection is 10 thousand 275. Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued notification of new prices of various medicines. According to the Drape announcement, the new prices of medicines announced include injections, tablets, inhalers and syrups…

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Russia's withdrawal from the deal is likely to increase food prices, IMF

Russia’s withdrawal from the deal is likely to increase food prices, IMF

International organizations have expressed concern over Russia’s decision to withdraw from the Ukraine grain agreement. On the Russian decision, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed fear of an increase in global food prices. In this regard, the IMF says that Russia’s withdrawal from the Ukraine grain agreement will seriously damage global food security. A…

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