'Less than 30 per cent of children diagnosed with cancer survive in Pakistan'

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:41 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Around 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in Pakistan each year, but fewer than 30 per cent of them survive due to delayed diagnosis, limited treatment facilities and financial difficulties, health experts stated at an awareness session, local media reported on Monday.

IIT Roorkee begins drafting comprehensive mental health policy

IANS | February 15, 2026 2:32 PM

Uttarakhand, Feb 15 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening student well-being in higher education, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) on Sunday announced it has started drafting a comprehensive mental health policy for its campus community.