ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day today, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Pakistan’s Ministry of Health have jointly made an appeal to the citizens to urgently and voluntarily donate blood. World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is held on June 14 each year. The event was organised for the […]
People urged to voluntarily donate blood on World Blood Donor Day Read More »
MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In a recent development, the Prime Minister of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir State, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, chaired a meeting of the Public Health, Education, and Planning and Development Departments to finalize the budget proposals. Most Senior Minister Col. (retd) Waqar Ahmed Noor, government ministers Nisar Ansar Abdali, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, Chaudhry
PM AJK plans for improved healthcare in upcoming budget Read More »
MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has announced a plan to launch a health card initiative for citizens in the next fiscal year 2025-26. This decision was made during a meeting of the parliamentary party of the coalition government, chaired by Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq. In the meeting, the members
Azad Kashmir PM announces ‘health card’ initiative in next fiscal year Read More »
MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday urged governments around the world to ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products to help protect young people from addiction and health risks. The appeal came on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day. WHO, a United Nations agency based in Geneva, said that
WHO calls for urgent ban on nicotine products, flavoured tobacco Read More »
HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): A two-day free medical camp was organized by AJK Health Department on Friday at the District Headquarters Hospital in Hattian Bala, an area along the Line of Control (LoC). According to details, the medical camp was set up in collaboration with the Pakistan Army, Shifa International Hospital Islamabad, the Health
Free medical camp brings healthcare to Hattian Bala amid border tensions Read More »
JHELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): Deputy Commissioner Jhelum Valley Ms Benish Jarral has officially launched the polio vaccination campaign from May 26 to May 30, 2025, by administering drops to children under five. The inauguration ceremony of the polio vaccination campaign took place in Jhelum Valley and was attended by SP Mirza Zahid Hussain, District Health
Polio vaccination campaign kicks off in Jhelum Valley Read More »
ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a renewed push toward a polio-free Pakistan, the Pakistan Polio Programme has officially launched its third National Immunisation Days (NIDs) campaign. The inauguration ceremony was held at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in Islamabad. It was led by the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, Ayesha Raza Farooq, along
Pakistan launches third national Polio vaccination drive of 2025 Read More »
MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In a move to eradicate polio from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Minister Prof. Ms. Taqdis Gilani and District Health Officer Muzaffarabad Dr. Abdul Mateen inaugurated the polio eradication campaign by administering polio drops and vitamin A drops to children. The regular polio campaign, which is being launched in Muzaffarabad district, will be conducted
5 day polio eradication campaign launched in Muzaffarabad Read More »
MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): District Health Officer (DHO) Muzaffarabad Abdul Mateen has said that medicines sold by Al-Shifa Medical will be destroyed from all medical stores after inspection. Addressing the media, DHO said that the Secretary Public Health has imposed a lifetime ban on two medical store owners in Azad Kashmir for trying to sell expired medicines
DHO Muzaffarabad vows strict crackdown against fake medicine mafia Read More »
ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): As the world observes World Hypertension Day on Saturday, alarming statistics reveal that nearly 70% of people suffering from hypertension in Pakistan remain unaware of their condition. According to health experts, with approximately 5.5 million men and 5.3 million women affected, the situation has sparked concern among health professionals and departments.
70% of Pakistanis with hypertension unaware of condition: Health experts Read More »
