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Mercury spike leaves city in heat shock
Extended hours of loadshedding, lack of emergency facilities instigated loss of hundreds of lives during past few days
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New tax on over 200 medical instruments set to drive up healthcare costs
Experts warn that govt's new tax on medical instruments can surge healthcare costs by 25% to 30%
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Post-operative patients exposed to hot weather
Sweltering hospital wards in Karachi worsen post-surgery recovery, causing discomfort and health complications
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Primary health services unavailable in evenings
Almost no consultants, dispensaries cater to emergency healthcare needs of low-income patients after sunset
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Primary health services unavailable during evening hours
Almost no consultants, dispensaries cater to the emergency healthcare needs of low-income patients after sunset
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'Antimicrobial resistance causing 300,000 deaths annually in Pakistan'
AMR is the third leading cause of death in the country, say experts
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Families on pins and needles as Bishkek riots rage on
Parents lament woefully lacklustre response from embassy, authorities
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Cradle to early grave
Inaccessibility of vaccination centres among parents has caused measles and diphtheria cases to spike
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Baba, Bhit, Shams Pir in need of healthcare facilities
No radiology, blood testing or maternity services are available for locals residing in the ancient triplet islands
