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Food Authority cracks down on butchers over poor hygiene in Muzaffarabad

Health, Kashmir, Muzaffarabad / Web Desk

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The authorities have launched a crackdown on city butchers over poot hygiene and selling substandard meat. The action has been taken in light of the orders of the High Court. Azad Jammu and Kashmir Food Authority Muzaffarabad teams conducted surprise inspections of meat shops in various areas of the city, including […]

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Know about hidden dangers in your makeup bag!

Entertainment, Health / Web Desk

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Women who regularly use makeup and apply cosmetic products may face an increasing risk of developing asthma later in life, a new study by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in the United States revealed. The findings are based on data collected from nearly 40,000 individuals over a 12-year period.

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Cardiovascular diseases emerge as leading cause of death in Pakistan

Health, Kashmir, Pakistan / Web Desk

SUKKUR (Kashmir English): Cardiovascular disease has emerged as the leading cause of deaths in Pakistan, making up almost 30 percent of the total fatalities, according to media report on Monday. It said cardiovascular issues claim nearly 400,000 lives annually, accounting for over 30% of all fatalities. Alarmed by the rising crisis, health experts and

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KP reports two more polio cases, tally reaches 23

Pakistan reports three new cases of polio

Health, Must Read / Web Desk

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir Digital): Three new cases of polio have been reported in the country as the National Institute of Health has confirmed one new case each from Lakki Marwat, North Waziristan, and Umerkot. According to the health department, a 15-month-old girl in Lakki Marwat and a 6-month-old girl in North Waziristan have been infected with

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HPV vaccination campaign to be launched in Bhimber in September

Health, Kashmir / web Desk

BHIMBER (Kashmir English): District Health Officer (DHO) Bhimber, Dr. Iram Batool, has announced the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, aimed at protecting school-going girls aged 9 to 14 from cervical cancer. In a review meeting, presided over by DC Bhimber Chaudhry Haq Nawaz, DHO Iram said that the campaign will run from September 15 to

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WHO raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus

Health, Must Read / Web Desk

GENEVA, Switzerland (Kashmir English): The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed serious concerns over the possible repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the world two decades ago. The Organization issued an urgent call for action on Tuesday to prevent a repeat of the epidemic, as new outbreaks linked to

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PM AJK visits newly-constructed Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital

Health, Kashmir, Muzaffarabad / Web Desk

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s resolve to ensure medical facilities to the people. The assurance came during his visit to the newly-constructed state-of-the-art cancer hospital, Muzaffarabad, a project completed with cooperation and financial assistance of the government of Pakistan. Speaking on

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Vaping during pregnancy may affect baby’s skull structure, study reveals

Business, Health, Kashmir, Pakistan / Web Desk

OHIO, USA (Kashmir English): A recent study has shown that vaping during pregnancy, even in the absence of nicotine, may cause changes in the structural development of a baby’s skull in the womb. The study, conducted on pregnant mice, by researchers at Ohio State University College of Medicine, examined the impact of two commonly

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Saudi conjoined twins successfully separated in complex surgical procedure

Health, Must Read, World / Web Desk

RIYADH (Kashmir English): Saudi conjoined twins Yara and Lara were successfully separated in a complex surgical procedure conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. Being recognized as one of the major medical milestones, the operation was conducted by a 38-member team of highly specialized professionals on Thursday. Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah, General Supervisor

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Pakistan Army organizes free medical camp in Leepa Valley, hundreds benefit

Health, Kashmir / Web Desk

LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): Pakistan Army local unit organised a free medical camp under the auspices of Leepa Guards of the Pakistan Army at the Rescue 1122 office. A large number of people visited the camp where free check-ups were provided to patients and medicines were also distributed. Leepa Guards at Rescue 1122 According

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