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Occupational hazard: Congo haemorrhagic fever claims life of HMC staffer
A peon contracted the virus from a patient; a nurse also suspected to be infected.
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Rising water level: Around 250 families asked to evacuate low-lying areas
Medium-level flood recorded in Kabul River at Warsak and Nowshera.
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Tummy troubles: HMC catches over 100,000 gastro cases in three months
DMS says stomach-related patients outnumbered those afflicted by militancy, accidents.
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Fair treatment: LHWs regularised after long battle
Bill puts them on same pay scale as civil servants.
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Maintaining the cold chain: UET students build solar-powered portable cooler for vaccines
Consuming only 35 watts, the device can carry up to 300 vials at WHO-recommended temperature.
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To further development: Local government minister divulges break-up of funds
Says Rs41 billion has been allocated to the department in the 2014-15 budget.
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Improving livelihoods: Afghan refugees receive skill training certificates
Non-profit organisation helps impart employable skills to urban-based refugees.
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For the displaced: Government to conduct extensive vaccination campaign
Bannu, DI Khan, Lakki Marwat and Kohat, among others, to be targeted .
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For the displaced: K-P govt to conduct extensive vaccination campaign
The campaign will be launched in Bannu, DI Khan, Lakki Marwat and Kohat.
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Fearing backlash: Hospitals on high alert
Leaves of all health officials have been cancelled, supervisors have been ordered to ensure availability of staff.