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KP food authority inspects Chakai Park food stalls, issues improvement notices

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HARIPUR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority conducted an inspection of various food stalls at the popular recreational spot, Chakai Park, Haripur. The inspection covered soda water stalls, ice cream vendors, pakora shops, and fast food outlets. Officials checked workers’ medical certificates, cleanliness standards, and the quality of food ingredients using a modern […]

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Angola’s cholera crisis worsens as death toll surpasses 350: WHO

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GENEVA: Angola’s cholera outbreak has resulted in at least 356 deaths since January, with infections surpassing 9,200, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported. In its latest update, WHO described the situation as “rapidly evolving,” with 17 of Angola’s 21 provinces now affected. The UN health agency has assessed the risk of further spread within

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Recovered stolen medicines in DIKhan hospital sparks controversy

Stolen medicines worth millions from DIKhan’s hospital recovered

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D I KHAN: A major corruption scandal involving medicines and funds worth crores has surfaced at MTI District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital of Dera Ismail Khan, the hometown of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur. Chairman Board of Governors (BOG) Raza Ali Gandapur and Hospital Director Dr. Tahir Gandapur raided the hospital store and caught

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Proactive, committed approach essential to eradicate polio virus from Pakistan: NEOC

Proactive, committed approach essential to eradicate polio virus from Pakistan: NEOC

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  ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Polio Eradication, Ayesha Raza Farooq, has said a proactive and committed approach is essential to eradicate the polio virus from Pakistan, as a significant surge has been seen in recent months. The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) convened a high-level meeting of the National Polio Management Team

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ates Foundation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Officials Pledge Enhanced Cooperation to Eradicate Polio

CS-KP, Gates Foundation officials discuss polio eradication efforts

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PESHAWAR: Michael Galloway, Deputy Director for Polio at the Gates Foundation, met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah on Saturday to discuss ongoing efforts to eradicate polio in the province. Both parties agreed to enhance cooperation and strengthen vaccination campaigns to eliminate the disease. The meeting focused on advancing the polio eradication campaign

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6.5 million children to be vaccinated across KP in coming polio drive: CS

276 Union Councils declared high-risk for Polio in KP

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa  KP Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Tursday to review efforts aimed at eradicating the polio virus in the province. The meeting focused on urgent and coordinated measures to combat the disease, with officials declaring 276 Union Councils as high-risk areas for polio transmission. The session was attended

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Fake delivery challans expose Rs 1.25 billion fraud in KP health depth

Fake delivery challans expose Rs 1.25 billion fraud in KP health depth

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PESHAWAR: A corruption scandal of Rs 1.25 billion has surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Health Department. Funds were released without supplying medicines. Aaj news cited National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported that the department issued fake delivery challans in purchasing medicines. NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa completed its inquiry. Investigators found corruption in medicine purchases during fiscal

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Cholera outbreak in Ethiopia claims 31 lives, reports MSF

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ADDIS ABABA: At least 31 people have died and over 1,500 cases of cholera have been reported in Ethiopia’s Gambella region in the past month, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned on Friday, calling the outbreak “rapidly spreading.” The situation has worsened with the influx of refugees fleeing violence in neighboring South Sudan, further straining resources,

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KP health minister inaugurates Cath Lab unit in KTH

KP health minister inaugurates Cath Lab unit in KTH

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s advisor on health Ehtesham Ali has inaugurated a modern Cath Lab unit at Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH. The Health Secretary and DG Health were also present on the occasion. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the Health Advisor appreciated the efforts of the hospital administration and staff and expressed hope that this

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