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Traces of polio virus found in sewage from 20 districts across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Reference Laboratory, on Sunday, has revealed that polio virus has been detected in sewage sample testing across Pakistan. The polio virus has been detected in sewage samples from all four provinces including the federal capital Isalmabad. The NRL conducted a total of 28 sewage sample test from 20 districts, raising […]

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Karwan Foundation launches tree plantation drive in AJK

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In an effort to restore the natural beauty of Azad Kashmir and fight climate change, the Karwan Foundation has started a large-scale tree plantation campaign in the capital city of Muzaffarabad. The campaign aims to promote environmental awareness and reduce the harmful effects of deforestation in the region. As part of the

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Heart attack among Pakistani youth on the rise, mostly lifestyle to blame

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): An alarming rise in heart attack and cardiac arrest cases has been seen among Pakistani youth, causing serious concern among health experts. A report says that avoidable lifestyle habits and delayed diagnosis of the disease continue to claim lives that are far too young. The tragic death of a schoolteacher in

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Pakistan’s polio tally rises to 14 as NIH confirms a new case in NW

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s 2025 polio tally has risen to 14 as the National Institute of Health (NIH) has reported a new polio case in the North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad has confirmed that a 19-month-old boy from Union

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Public Health Department organizes awareness walk against dengue virus

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): An awareness walk was organised under the auspices of the Department of Public Health against dengue virus. Participants in the walk carried banners and placards displaying preventive measures against dengue. According to details, an awareness walk was held from the District Complex to the Central Press Club under the Dengue Plan

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Pakistan recorded over 60,000 anti-polio vaccine refusal cases in April

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has reported over 60,000 polio vaccine refusal cases during the anti-polio drive held from April 21 to 27, 2025, local media reported quoting well-placed sources. As per details, a total of 60,906 cases of polio vaccine refusal were reported during the second nationwide polio eradication campaign. The highest number of

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Pakistan Army organises free medical camp in Mundakali, hundreds benefit

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LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): A free medical camp was organized under the auspices of the Pakistan Army in Mundakali, a remote area of Leepa Valley, where hundreds of patients received free check-ups. Medicines were also distributed among patients free of cost. According to details, a free medical camp was organized with the cooperation of

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Pakistan reports 13th polio case of 2025 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A poliovirus case has been confirmed in Tank district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, marking the seventh from the province this year and bringing the total countrywide tally of 2025 to 13, according to the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the

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Immediate measures taken after rise of HIV in Azad Kashmir: AJK Health Minister

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MUZAFFARABAD (Madiha Abbasi): The Azad Kashmir Health Department has taken swift action after six human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases were reported in Muzaffarabad, with the number of affected individuals already at 60. Talking to the media, Health Minister Nisar Ansar Abdali announced that immediate measures have been implemented under the guidance of the Prime Minister Anwarul

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HIV outbreak reported in Muzaffarabad due to medical negligence in AIMS hospital

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): An alarming increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases has been reported in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir, with around 60 people diagnosed with the virus in the past ten days. Sources said that the outbreak resulted from medical negligence and poor sanitation practices at the Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences

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