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WHO warns of infectious disease surge among deported Afghan migrants amid
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
WHO has warned of rising infectious diseases among Afghan migrants deported from neighbouring countries due to poor sanitation. Thousands have been screened and vaccinated at border points, but WHO urges more funding and medical support to prevent outbreaks, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghan Polio Program urges vaccination of children returning from Pakistan
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Polio-Free Afghanistan program has urged Afghan returnee migrants from Pakistan to ensure their children are vaccinated against polio at border crossings, Khaama news reported on Tuesday.
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Pakistan reports new polio case from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, overall tally in
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, confirmed a case of poliovirus in a 19-month-old boy from Union Council Miranshah-3, bringing the total number of polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to eight.
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14 million lives at risk as US slashes global health aid over next 5 years
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The study highlights that USAID programs have been vital in preventing more than 25 million deaths from AIDS and polio, around 11 million deaths from diarrheal diseases, 8 million deaths from malaria, and nearly 5 million deaths from tuberculosis. The reduction in funding threatens to undo t
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Where Is Mahjabeen Baloch? Pakistan's enforced disappearance of polio surv
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Baloch student Mahjabeen Baloch has been missing for a month after being allegedly abducted by Pakistani state agencies. Her family and activists demand her release, citing human rights violations. Amnesty International and others have condemned the enforced disappearance and urged authoriti
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Pakistan: Over 60,000 polio vaccine refusals reported during April campaig
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan has witnessed over 60,000 polio vaccine refusal cases during the anti-polio drive held earlier this year in April from 21-27, as reported by Ary News citing sources.
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Pakistan reports new polio case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, overall tally in 20
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The latest case is the seventh polio case reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2025, demonstrating the concerns over virus circulation in high-risk zones.
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Pakistan reports new polio case, raises tally in 2025 to 12
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The new case reported from the Shamsi Khel Union Council in Bannu raises the total number of polio cases in Pakistan in 2025 to 12.
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Gilgit-Baltistan confirms first polio case of 2025 as national tally hits
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan has confirmed its first polio case of 2025 in Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district, raising the national tally to 11. Health officials urge parents to ensure children receive all polio vaccine doses, stressing continued vigilance as the virus remains endemic in Pakistan and Afghanista
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"My work has been acknowledged today, I'm happy about it..." says folk art
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Despite living with physical challenges due to polio, Joshi (65) has spent more than three decades developing a rare art form he calls 'Baget' -- a craft where he turns the dry bark of pine trees into meaningful art.
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Poliovirus detected in sewage samples of 18 districts of Pakistan
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Polio virus has been detected in sewage samples collected from 18 districts across Pakistan, according to ARY News.
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Uttarakhand Haj Committee sets vaccination schedule for Haj pilgrims acros
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Uttarakhand State Haj Committee has requested the setting up of vaccination camps across the state for Haj pilgrims selected for Haj Yatra-2025, in line with past practice. The vaccinations include Meningococcal Meningitis, Seasonal Influenza, and OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine).
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