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Azad Kashmir’s Health Card Service still suspended after 15 months

SUDHNOTI (Kashmir English): The Health Card Service for 1.2 million families in Azad Jammu and Kashmir(AJK) is still not restored, even after 15 months, causing severe difficulties for patients and their families According to a report by Kashmir Digital, over 1.2 million families in Azad Kashmir have been unable to access healthcare treatment for the […]

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Around 675 infants, 27 mothers lose their lives every day in Pakistan: WHO

Health, Must Read / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD/UNITED NATIONS (Kashmir English): Around 675 infants under one month old and 27 mothers lose their lives every day in Pakistan due to preventable complications, World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. The death rate is leading to over 246,000 newborns and nearly 11,000 maternal deaths annually, according to the United Nations and the WHO.

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Unhygienic drinks in Muzaffarabad, authorities warn against harmful beverage stalls

Health, Muzaffarabad / Masoos Ur Rehamn

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Unhygienic drinks in Muzaffarabad with unhealthy and possibly dangerous ingredients are available at different street locations in the inner areas of the city, which concerns public health safety. Stalls in inner Muzaffarabad unlawfully target both local citizens and visiting inhabitants to share substandard drink products, which may threaten public wellness. Kashmir Digital

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India continues to bar medical graduates from Pakistan from Indian exams, jobs

Education, Health, Kashmir, Must Read / Tahir Chaudhary

SRINAGAR (Kashmir English): In yet another reflection of BJP-led Indian government’s ongoing hostility towards Pakistan and its increasing politicization of education, the Modi-led government has ruled out any possibility of reconsidering its advisory prohibiting Indian nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) with medical degrees from Pakistan from seeking employment or higher education in

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MNCH employees threaten self-immolation over job insecurity

Health / Areeba

HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): Workers of the Maternal and Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) program in Jhelum Valley district are under uncertainty and distress because of their termination on verbal orders. Despite serving for 15 to 17 years, 183 workers have been issued notices every three months, compelling them to hit the streets. The workers allege that the

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Pakistan Army organises free medical camp in Leepa Valley

Health / Areeba

LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): In a move to provide better health, the Pakistan Army has organised a free medical camp in the BHU, Leepa Valley. According to the details, the free medical camp orgnaised by Pakistan’s armed forces included high-level doctors who not only examined the residents but also distributed free medicines among the patients. Additionally,

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Another pregnant woman dies due to inaccessible medical facilities in Neelum Valley

Health, Kashmir / Kashif Zia

NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): Another pregnant woman lost her life due to the unavailability of timely medical treatment in the Neelum Valley district of Azad Kashmir. As per details, a 20-year-old pregnant woman, a resident of Shounter Valley, was unable to reach the hospital due to the snowfall and the closure of the road, resulting

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Absence of ambulance services in Jhelum Valley claims 3 lives

Health, Kashmir / Laila Tariq

JEHLUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The absence of ambulance services in Jhelum Valley’s Pahal Sangar North Union Council has once again proved fatal, as three people lost their lives due to an unfortunate delay in medical assistance. According to reports, two women lost their lives during childbirth. Another patient suffering from a ruptured appendix passed away

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AJK Health Minister orders display of medicines provided in hospitals

Health / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Minister of Public Health, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), has directed the department officials to ensure the display of the list of medicines provided in the hospitals, promoting transparency and accountability. The directions were taken during the monthly review meeting, held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Public Health, Nisar

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AJK Food Authority launches crackdown on entry points before Ramazan

Food Authority ban sale of 17 products in Azad Kashmir

Health, Kashmir / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The AJK Food Authority has banned the sale of 17 different types of snacks and other food items, including cooking oils, declaring them as harmful to health. As per details, the products were banned after the lab testing report declared them ‘unsatisfactory. ‘ The products of the said companies with “specific MFG

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