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Pakistani doctors share expertise worldwide on treating terrorism victims
Health

2018-10-03

Pakistani doctors share expertise worldwide on treating terrorism victims

Doctors at Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital stand at the forefront of treating patients injured by terrorism and war-related violence.

Synchronised efforts along Afghan-Pakistani border raise hopes of polio eradication
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2018-08-24

Synchronised efforts along Afghan-Pakistani border raise hopes of polio eradication

Vaccination teams from both countries meet at transit points at the Torkham, Kharlachi, Ghulam Khan and Chaman border crossings and share data about child vaccination and registration.

Afghan patients find relief following Pakistan's decision to soften visa restrictions
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2018-08-02

Afghan patients find relief following Pakistan's decision to soften visa restrictions

Easing access for Afghan patients traveling across the border for treatment has allowed them to arrive for appointments on time and receive much needed health care.

KP authorities crack down on quackery, unqualified medics
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2018-06-12

KP authorities crack down on quackery, unqualified medics

The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of visiting illegal clinics and doctors who work outside their qualifications or expertise.

KP Food Authority cracks down on unhygienic, unsafe food producers
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2018-05-21

KP Food Authority cracks down on unhygienic, unsafe food producers

The newly established Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority has shuttered and fined offenders in raids across the city, officials say.

FATA polio free for 21 months as nationwide eradication efforts continue
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2018-05-15

FATA polio free for 21 months as nationwide eradication efforts continue

Improved security has allowed health teams to administer vaccines and work towards stamping out the virus throughout Pakistan.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offers free TB treatment to Afghan refugees
Health

2018-04-10

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offers free TB treatment to Afghan refugees

Doctors began providing free treatment in January to combat the spread of the deadly disease.

Doctors link militancy trauma to increased mental illness among Pakistanis
Health

2018-02-14

Doctors link militancy trauma to increased mental illness among Pakistanis

More children now than 2 decades ago are suffering from various mental disorders as a result of terrorism and militancy, according to medics.

Public-private partnership brings specialised medical services to FATA
Health

2018-01-26

Public-private partnership brings specialised medical services to FATA

The initiative is aimed at bringing medical specialists to hospitals in the region, many of which militants previously targeted.

Lady Reading Hospital staff learn new emergency life-saving techniques
Health

2018-01-25

Lady Reading Hospital staff learn new emergency life-saving techniques

Doctors, nurses, paramedics and other hospital staff, who are already well versed in treating the victims of terrorist attacks, have updated their knowledge of life-saving emergency techniques.