ISLAMABAD: Vision problems among school-going children in Pakistan have reached alarming levels, with experts urging the government to take immediate action. On Monday, Al-Shifa Trust (AST) emphasized the urgent need to make eye screening a mandatory part of school admissions, ensuring early detection and treatment of vision-related issues. Rising Concern Over Children’s Eye Health Dr. […]
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Sixth Mpox Case Confirmed in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: A Wake-Up Call for Better Health Measures
The health landscape of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has once again been disrupted with the confirmation of the sixth Mpox case this year. Health Adviser Ihtesham Ali revealed on Saturday that the patient, a 35-year-old man from Lakki Marwat district, tested positive shortly after returning from Dubai. Details of the Case The patient arrived in Pakistan on […]
Polio Resurgence in Pakistan: Challenges and Government Efforts to Overcome Vaccination Obstacles
Despite ongoing efforts, the fight against polio in Pakistan faces a significant setback as nearly 500,000 children missed this month’s nationwide polio vaccination campaign. This alarming news was confirmed by Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Pakistan’s National Coordinator on Health Services, in an interview with foreign media. The primary reasons cited for missed vaccinations were families’ […]