Award celebrates Dr. Rizvi’s model of free, equitable healthcare that now serves over 1 million patients annually in Pakistan. NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Renowned Pakistani transplant surgeon and humanitarian Dr. Adib Rizvi has been awarded the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Special Recognition Award for his lifelong contributions to ethical, ...
Regional campaign aims to eradicate circulating poliovirus type 2 in five countries MNTV News Desk — Health Ministers from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and the Central African Republic have launched a synchronized vaccination campaign to immunize 83 million children under the age of five against variant poliovirus type 2, a persistent threa...
Patel, first Indo-Asian Muslim to be elected president, vows to modernise organisation and support its members LONDON (MNTV) – Dr Mumtaz Patel, an Indian-origin Muslim consultant nephrologist from Manchester, has been elected the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). With over 40,000 members worldwide, the RCP is a p...
Landmark procedure offers new hope for stroke patients, ending reliance on treatment abroad. DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — In a major medical breakthrough, Tajikistan has successfully conducted its first-ever brain vessel surgery using modern equipment and advanced techniques. The operation was carried out by neurosurgeons at the adult neurosu...
‘Alem’ device extends donor organ life beyond 24 hours, enters clinical trials phase ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan introduced a pioneering medical innovation at EXPO 2025 with the unveiling of the “Alem” system, a high-tech device designed to preserve and treat donor organs for transplantation. According to Th...
Top orthopedic expert hails Chinese advancements, says Kyrgyzstan ready to adopt surgical robotics BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan is preparing to launch robotic-assisted surgeries in the near future, marking a significant step forward for the country’s healthcare system. The announcement was made by Sabyrbek Zhumabekov, president of t...
UK-based gym initiatives prioritize Muslim women’s needs, offering faith-specific accommodations WEST YORKSHIRE (MNTV) – Muslim women in the U.K. are increasingly seeking women-only gyms that cater to their cultural and religious needs, a shift highlighted by the growth of facilities such as Health Club for Her in Batley, West Yorkshire....
China to invest in construction of new hospitals in Bangladesh, including a 1,000-bed specialized hospital DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s healthcare system is set for a significant upgrade with China’s commitment to invest in the construction of three major hospitals across the country. The new facilities will include a 1,000-bed spe...
Kyrgyzstan pursues AI-powered healthcare solutions and modern medical equipment to enhance health sector BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan is stepping up efforts to modernize its healthcare sector through strategic collaborations with Russian companies. The recent meetings and exhibitions signal a growing partnership aimed at integrati...
Malaysian nurse migration creates demand for skilled Pakistani professionals ISLAMABAD / KUALA LUMPUR (MNTV) – Pakistan is set to dispatch female nurses to Malaysia to help address the country’s growing nursing shortage, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reports. Pakistan’s Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) will oversee the recr...
