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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has extended the WHO Pakistan travel restrictions for another three months due to the continued threat of international spread of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1). The decision follows the latest
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As part of wider efforts to improve preparedness during the high-risk season, Islamabad’s district administration and health authorities have stepped up Islamabad dengue prevention measures in hospitals and public health facilities. Inspections are focusing on
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The sub-national campaign reached 31 million children in 115 districts, with over 273,000 frontline workers undertaking Pakistan polio vaccination through door-to-door vaccination activities from 21 to 27 September. The campaign has vaccinated more than 27.7
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has again stated that the government is fully committed to Pakistan polio eradication. Sustained vaccination, effective monitoring and close coordination between federal and provincial authorities are critical to successful eradication, and
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Pakistan’s health system is facing a mix of financial, environmental and structural pressures that could worsen existing Pakistan health system challenges. The underfunding, repeated climate shocks and heavy reliance on hospital-based treatment have heavily burdened
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Government planning, trained vaccinators and medical supplies are all needed for Balochistan polio vaccination campaigns, but successful delivery at the household level also depends heavily on public trust and cooperation. The geography of the province,
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The tragedy has attracted immediate government attention, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordering an inquiry into the Islamabad hospital fire and the circumstances of the deaths. The incident has also highlighted the urgent need to
Monisha
Sindh government has come forward to provide emergency assistance to the flood-affected people of Chitral and has sent a consignment of 10 trucks carrying relief items; and the consignment landed in Peshawar on 12th August
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Pakistan dengue prevention strategy is entering another difficult phase, with changing weather patterns, urban expansion and irregular rainfall creating favourable conditions for the Aedes mosquitoes. The disease continues to be a recurring Public Health Problem,
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has kick-started a mega healthcare development drive with the upgradation of the Landi Kotal DHQ Hospital at a cost of PKR 720 million. This project is a continuation of the province's commitment
