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Medical stores sealed in Mirpur for selling medicines without prescription

  MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Under the spirit of ensuring provision of quality medicines to patients, eliminate the sale of narcotic medicines without doctors’ prescriptions, Deputy Drug Controller Mirpur Dr. Zaheer Iqbal Babar conducted surprise raids on medical stores and pharmacies in Mirpur city, and sealed two medical stores besides issuing warning to several others. Noor […]

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Permanent jobs announced in AJK Health Department

Cancer patients in Azad Kashmir to get free medicines

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): An inauguration ceremony was held today in a move to sign an agreement regarding the provision of free medicines to cancer patients under a public-private partnership. Giving a briefing at the ceremony, the Federal Health Secretary said that free medicines will be provided to cancer patients in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The

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Islamabad to ban vape smoking, e-cigarettes for under-18s

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services is set to table ‘Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Regulation) Bill’ in the House following its approval by the panel. The proposed legislation will help curb the growing trend of vape smoking among youth in the federal capital. The legislation seeks ban on sale,

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Govt unveils major strategy to eliminate pollen allergy in Islamabad

Govt unveils major strategy to eliminate pollen allergy in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): On the directions of the Prime Minister, a roadmap for the eradication of pollen allergy was prepared under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Malik. To eradicate pollen allergy from the federal capital, a joint action was taken by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Ministry

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Daily aerobic exercise can reduce respiratory tract infections: Study

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Research has shown that daily aerobic exercise can reduce upper respiratory tract infections by up to 46% compared to sedentary lifestyles. While many people rely on Vitamin C to combat winter colds and fatigue, regular physical activity is a scientifically proven method for boosting immunity. According to a research by Stanford-affiliated

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Punjab recalls substandard, adulterated medicines from market

  LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Directorate of Drugs Control Punjab has ordered immediate suspension of the sale and use of several medicines declared substandard and adulterated. In a most urgent alert, the Directorate said that all retailers, wholesalers, and distributors in possession of the substandard products must immediately stop their sale and distribution. They are

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Korean researchers develop spray that stops bleeding almost instantly

  Seoul (Kashmir English): South Korean researchers have developed a breakthrough medical spray that can stop severe bleeding in just one second. The development could change how doctors and emergency responders handle deep and uneven wounds in critical situations. Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new medical

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