GENEVA, Switzerland (Kashmir English): The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed serious concerns over the possible repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the world two decades ago. The Organization issued an urgent call for action on Tuesday to prevent a repeat of the epidemic, as new outbreaks linked to
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s resolve to ensure medical facilities to the people. The assurance came during his visit to the newly-constructed state-of-the-art cancer hospital, Muzaffarabad, a project completed with cooperation and financial assistance of the government of Pakistan. Speaking on
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OHIO, USA (Kashmir English): A recent study has shown that vaping during pregnancy, even in the absence of nicotine, may cause changes in the structural development of a baby’s skull in the womb. The study, conducted on pregnant mice, by researchers at Ohio State University College of Medicine, examined the impact of two commonly
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RIYADH (Kashmir English): Saudi conjoined twins Yara and Lara were successfully separated in a complex surgical procedure conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. Being recognized as one of the major medical milestones, the operation was conducted by a 38-member team of highly specialized professionals on Thursday. Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah, General Supervisor
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LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): Pakistan Army local unit organised a free medical camp under the auspices of Leepa Guards of the Pakistan Army at the Rescue 1122 office. A large number of people visited the camp where free check-ups were provided to patients and medicines were also distributed. Leepa Guards at Rescue 1122 According
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Reference Laboratory, on Sunday, has revealed that polio virus has been detected in sewage sample testing across Pakistan. The polio virus has been detected in sewage samples from all four provinces including the federal capital Isalmabad. The NRL conducted a total of 28 sewage sample test from 20 districts, raising
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In an effort to restore the natural beauty of Azad Kashmir and fight climate change, the Karwan Foundation has started a large-scale tree plantation campaign in the capital city of Muzaffarabad. The campaign aims to promote environmental awareness and reduce the harmful effects of deforestation in the region. As part of the
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): An alarming rise in heart attack and cardiac arrest cases has been seen among Pakistani youth, causing serious concern among health experts. A report says that avoidable lifestyle habits and delayed diagnosis of the disease continue to claim lives that are far too young. The tragic death of a schoolteacher in
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s 2025 polio tally has risen to 14 as the National Institute of Health (NIH) has reported a new polio case in the North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad has confirmed that a 19-month-old boy from Union
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): An awareness walk was organised under the auspices of the Department of Public Health against dengue virus. Participants in the walk carried banners and placards displaying preventive measures against dengue. According to details, an awareness walk was held from the District Complex to the Central Press Club under the Dengue Plan
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