Health 2019-12-04 Terrorism-scarred Pakistanis observe International Day of Disabled Persons The Taliban's violence has resulted in numerous disabilities. 2019-11-18 Pakistan to launch new WHO-approved typhoid vaccine Vaccinators will face off against militants and others pushing misinformation about immunisation. 2019-10-18 KP to establish 1st Rescue 1122 emergency training academy Terrorism in the past spurred the demand for trained personnel in emergency rescue and life-saving operations. 2019-10-16 Pakistani parents reject hardline anti-polio vaccine narrative Increased public awareness about the safety and efficacy of the oral polio vaccine has resulted in a major drop in refusals, according to health officials. 2019-08-27 Government to focus on awareness as new polio vaccination campaign begins Prime Minister Imran Khan deemed polio eradication as the one of the top priorities of the government during a recent high-level meeting. 2019-07-26 Red Cross launches campaign to protect healthcare staff from assaults The campaign aims to educate the public not to interfere with healthcare personnel, who often are overwhelmed treating victims of terrorism. 2019-07-09 KP government, WHO tackle leishmaniasis outbreak The outbreak of the disfiguring disease has affected more than 25,000 patients. 2019-06-14 WHO urges more action to stem HIV outbreak in Sindh Some 751 adults and children have tested positive in Larkana District. 2019-06-03 Social media platforms take action against anti-polio vaccine content The platforms blocked 278 links for containing malicious content against polio vaccination in Pakistan. 2019-05-24 KP eyes shift in polio vaccination strategy after attacks, misinformation The moves comes as several polio vaccination officials have been targets of violence. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next
