Health

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Drinking coffee or tea is a daily feature in life of millions of people, but for people with diabetes, the suitable choice can be difficult task. Research indicates both beverages have health benefits, though the impact depends largely on how they are consumed. Studies suggest that regular coffee consumption may slightly

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) has warned that thousands of anti-COVID-19 vaccine doses currently held in government stock, are going to expire next month. In a warning on the imminent expiry of the vaccine stock, it said more than 5,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, valued at over Rs25

  PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): Two more polio cases have been confirmed in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s districts of Lakki Marwat and North Waziristan, National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said. The fresh infections bring the total number of polio cases in the country this year to 26. The NEOC said high-quality vaccination campaigns were underway in southern parts

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Food Authority Muzaffarabad on Friday conducted a surprise inspection of the cafeteria and hostel mess of the King Abdullah campus the of University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK). During this, samples of water filtration plants and food items were obtained and tested through a mobile food testing lab. According to

  KOTLI (Kashmir English): An awareness session about the cervical cancer prevention vaccine for girls aged 9 to 14 was held here on Wednesday under the auspices of the Health Department. In collaboration with the organizations “ACT” and “MERF,” an awareness session was organized for doctors from the District Headquarters Hospital and Basic Health Centers.