Pakistan to Provide Free Cancer Medicines to Children
— July 29, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan has signed a landmark agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide free cancer medicines to approximately 8,000 children diagnosed with cancer annually in the country. The agreement aims to increase the survival rate of children with cancer from 30% to 60% by ensuring timely access to quality treatment. WHO will provide technical support, while UNICEF will procure and supply the medicines.