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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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Review meeting, training session held to improve primary healthcare in Kotli

Review meeting, training session held to improve primary healthcare services in Kotli

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KOTLI (Kashmir English): A review meeting and training session for newly appointed Medical Officers (MOs) and Female Medical Officers (FMOs) from Rural Health Centres (RHCs) and Basic Health Units (BHUs) was recently held in Kotli. The event aimed to evaluate performance, identify gaps, and plan improvements in primary healthcare services in the region. The session

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Govt directs formation of Volunteer committees in medical facilities amid rising tensions

Govt directs formation of Volunteer committees in medical facilities amid rising tensions

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Due to the ongoing tension between Pakistan and India, the Medical Superintendents of all hospitals and district officers are directed to establish volunteer committees at the level of each medical center. This development aims to involve young people and volunteers who are interested in volunteer service and providing better medical facilities to the

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Zakat and Ushr Department

Zakat fund approves Rs56.6 million for medical treatment of deserving patients

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): On the instructions of Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, the Zakat Profit Fund has approved Rs. 56,59,951 for the treatment of 15 patients outside Azad Kashmir/Pakistan. The Azad Kashmir government is providing complete facilities for the treatment of the very poor, needy, and destitute people of the state outside

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