MIRPUR (Kashmir English): World Hand Hygiene Day was observed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) including the lake district of Mirpur to raise awareness among masses about the significance of hand hygiene for maintaining the diseases-free human health. The day is observed under the guidance of World Health Organization (WHO) every year on May […]
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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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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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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
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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LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Day during the Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium scheduled for today, May 03, 2025. During the match, the campaign will be supported by teams, match officials, and commentators. Salman Naseer, CEO of HBL PSL, stated that “On
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LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): In a heartening initiative for public welfare, the Pakistan Army organised a free Army medical camp in Tehsil Khurshidabad’s village Sher Pur, offering essential healthcare services to the local population. Assistant Commissioner Khurshidabad, Raja Ayaz Ahmed Nisar, along with Commanding Officer Colonel Asad Khan Niazi, Dr Ikram (SNC), military officers, civil
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CHICAGO (Kashmir English): Researchers at Northwestern University have developed the world’s smallest pacemaker the size of a grain of rice. The wireless, dissolvable device, has been designed to provide temporary cardiac pacing, especially for newborns with congenital heart defects. Measuring just 1 mm thick, 1.8 mm wide, and 3.5 mm long, the device can
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JHELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): In view of the prevailing situation in the country, the District Health Officer (DHO), Jhelum district, has issued a circular imposing an emergency alert in the entire district. According to the circular, the District Headquarters Hospital, all Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals (THQs), Rural Health Centers (RHCs), Basic Health Units (BHUs), and all
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In a groundbreaking move, the Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) hospital situated in Muzaffarabad have crossed a major milestone in successfully operating kidney patients without a large incision through modern treatment method laparoscopic surgery instead of removing their failing kidneys. According to details, during a three-day urology training workshop jointly organized by Abbas
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