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Researchers unveil world’s smallest pacemaker the size of a grain of rice

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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 health department issues emergency alert amid prevailing tension

Jhelum health department issues emergency alert amid prevailing tension

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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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AJK hospital 'AIMS' successfully performs Laparoscopic Surgery

AJK hospital ‘AIMS’ successfully performs Laparoscopic Surgery on patients

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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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World Malaria Day

Kotli marks World Malaria Day with awareness walk, community engagement

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KOTLI (Kashmir English): Like the rest of the world, World Malaria Day was observed in Kotli district on April 25 with an awareness walk aimed at educating the public about malaria prevention and safety. The walk started from the ADHO Office and passed through the main bazaar, ending at the District Health Officer (DHO) Office.

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Saudi authorities issue heat protection advisory ahead of Hajj 2025

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  MAKKAH (Kashmir English): Saudi authorities have shared a comprehensive heat protection advisory ahead of Hajj 2025 to help protect millions of pilgrims from extreme temperatures expected during the coming weeks. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in collaboration with the Hajj Awareness Centre, has launched a countrywide campaign to educate intending pilgrims on safety

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Jhelum Valley Polio Campaign 2025

Jhelum Valley Polio Campaign 2025 begins with door-to-door vaccination

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JHELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): Tayyab Manzoor Kayani started the second round of National Immunisation Days (NID-II) Jhelum Valley Polio Campaign 2025 by providing children below five years old with oral polio drops as the chairman of the district council. The vaccination drive initiated formally during the start of its three-day door-to-door vaccination mission across the

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Nationwide anti-polio campaign

Nationwide anti-polio campaign launched by PM Shehbaz

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LAHORE (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed his government’s resolve to wipe out polio from Pakistan, as he launched a fresh, week-long Nationwide anti-polio campaign targeting children under five. Speaking at the Nationwide anti-polio campaigns opening ceremony, the premier said that both the federal government and health authorities are working hard to

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DHO Mirpur pays surprise visit to THQ Dadyal, reviews medicine stock, facilities

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MIRPUR (Kashmir English): District Health Officer (DHO) Dr Fida Hussain Raja paid a surprise visit to surprise visit to THQ Dadyal, where doctors were found performing their duties in all departments as per routine. During the visit, Dr Raja inspected the hospital’s stock of medicines. In the presence of media representatives and civil society members,

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Five-day anti-polio campaign starts on April 21 in AJK

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  MIRPUR (Kashmir English): A five-day door-to-door anti-polio campaign will begin in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on April 21 (Monday). The campaign aims to administer polio vaccine drops to every child below the age of five in all districts of Azad Kashmir, including Muzaffarabad, Neelum, Jhelum Valley (Hattian), Bagh, Haveli, Poonch, Sidhnoti, Kotli, Mirpur, and

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Govt announces 28% increase in salaries of Polio workers

Azad Kashmir to vaccinate 0.74 Million children against polio

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): A five-day door-to-door polio campaign is set to begin in Azad Kashmir from April 21 to April 25, 2025. The campaign aims to administer polio vaccine drops to every child below the age of five in all districts of Azad Kashmir, including Muzaffarabad, Neelum, Jhelum Valley (Hattian), Bagh, Haveli, Poonch, Sidhnoti, Kotli, Mirpur,

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