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On their own: Hospitals suffer under decision making void
Officials say they are unable to procure medicines, recruit.
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No country for the elderly: Senior Citizens Centre closed since June despite funds
Employees claim officials in the Social Welfare Department want to embezzle money.
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Healthcare facilities: Four new medical units set up at HMC
The hospital now has a total of 550 doctors, 991 supporting staff and a capacity of 1,100 beds.
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Khyber Medical College: Students register protest against uniforms in college
Female students will be required to wear a maroon shirt with a white shalwar and dupatta.
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FRs Lakki Marwat, Bannu: Schools only in name, teachers only on paper
136 schools in both FRs remain non-operational while teachers continue to draw salaries for doing nothing.
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Time’s up: Free healthcare still a distant dream
Doctors claim expenditure will far exceed allocated budget.
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Warning bells after fresh cases of polio surface
Efforts are underway to seek support from Islamic scholars for an anti-polio drive, says administrative official.
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Conflicting statements: Health minister’s promise of free healthcare yet to materialise
Government hospitals say the service is only for emergency treatment.
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Still grappling: Government meets international donors in bid to sap dengue
Pledges to launch awareness drive, educate people about the virus.
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Polio: Four years too late, campaign finally reaches Bara
Tribesmen welcome initiative, also demand protection against measles.