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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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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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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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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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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BHIMBER (Kashmir English): In a recent health crisis, two Monkeypox (Mpox) cases have been reported in Samahni Tehsil of Bhimber district, prompting authorities to impose a lockdown in the area. According to the notice issued by the District Health Officer (DHO) Bhimber, a smart lockdown has been imposed in Bhimber starting form 23 March to
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BHIMBER (Kashmir English): Two Mpox (Monkeypox) cases have been reported in Samahni Tehsil of Bhimber district, prompting authorities to take emergency measures. As per details, the man, hailing from the Bundi village of Samahni, was diagnosed with the monekety after he returned from Saudi Arabia. The virus also affected the individual’s wife. According to the Health
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BHIMBER (Kashmir English): On World TB Day, Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) health officials organised an awareness walk and seminar to educate the public about free TB diagnosis and treatment. In observance of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, the District Health Officer (DHO) Office in Bhimber organised an awareness walk and seminar to educate the public
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JEHLUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): District Health Officer Dr Tahir Raheem Mughal chaired a joint meeting in Jhelum Valley where Lady Health Supervisors and Visitors reviewed their performance, discussed improvements, and introduced a structured patient referral system for better healthcare. A joint meeting of Lady Health Supervisors (LHSs) and Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) was held under
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Kashmir Food Authority has taken swift notice of the substandard ghee/oil being sold across the state and directed district officers to inspect it as per the public complaints. The Food Department has declared the ghee and oil of 9 companies as substandard and ordered the seizure of their stocks. According
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