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KP reports two more polio cases, tally reaches 23

Pakistan launches third national Polio vaccination drive of 2025

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a renewed push toward a polio-free Pakistan, the Pakistan Polio Programme has officially launched its third National Immunisation Days (NIDs) campaign. The inauguration ceremony was held at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in Islamabad. It was led by the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, Ayesha Raza Farooq, along […]

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5 day polio eradication campaign launched in Muzaffarabad

5 day polio eradication campaign launched in Muzaffarabad

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In a move to eradicate polio from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Minister Prof. Ms. Taqdis Gilani and District Health Officer Muzaffarabad Dr. Abdul Mateen inaugurated the polio eradication campaign by administering polio drops and vitamin A drops to children. The regular polio campaign, which is being launched in Muzaffarabad district, will be conducted

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DHO Muzaffarabad vows strict crackdown against fake medicine mafia

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): District Health Officer (DHO) Muzaffarabad Abdul Mateen has said that medicines sold by Al-Shifa Medical will be destroyed from all medical stores after inspection. Addressing the media, DHO said that the Secretary Public Health has imposed a lifetime ban on two medical store owners in Azad Kashmir for trying to sell expired medicines

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70% of Pakistanis with hypertension unaware of condition: Health experts

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  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): As the world observes World Hypertension Day on Saturday, alarming statistics reveal that nearly 70% of people suffering from hypertension in Pakistan remain unaware of their condition. According to health experts, with approximately 5.5 million men and 5.3 million women affected, the situation has sparked concern among health professionals and departments.

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Several substandard food products banned in Azad Kashmir

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Food Authority has taken decisive action against substandard food business operators, imposing significant fines on companies selling low-quality products. This crackdown aims to ensure public health and safety by enforcing strict quality control measures, the food authority said in a statement. According to the authority, the

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5 day polio eradication campaign launched in Muzaffarabad

Five-day polio campaign to resume on May 26 across Azad Kashmir

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) announced the resumption of the polio eradication campaign after three months, starting from May 26 to May 30, 2025, due to the detection of poliovirus circulation in environmental samples. As per details, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Muzaffarabad, Mudassar Farooq, today to

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DC Poonch reviews supply of medicines to deal with possible emergencies

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  RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): An important meeting of representatives of pharmaceutical companies was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Poonch Sardar Umar Farooq, in which detailed consultations were held regarding dealing with possible emergencies in the district and the Line of Control and timely supply of medicines. The meeting was attended by District Health

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Training session held for medical officers in Kotli

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  KOTLI (Kashmir English): A review meeting was held with newly-appointed medical officers of Rural Health Centers (RHCs) and Basic Health Units (BHUs) in District Kotli with DHO Shafqat Shah in the chair. The meeting aimed to discuss performance, identify gaps, and determine a way forward to improve health service delivery. During the meeting, orientation

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