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Poor immunisation coverage: Health experts call for rigorous accountability
Only 80 per cent of all children under the age of two were vaccinated in 2011.
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Measles outbreak: The epidemic isn’t near; it’s already here
Without immediate action, the lives of thousands of children will be at risk.
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Fighting malnutrition: Political parties urged to take more responsibility to address malaise
Speakers say there are far-reaching consequences for socio-economic development of the country.
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Disabled persons still on margins of society
Around 18 million Pakistanis have various disabilities, says a report.
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Solid waste management: ICT looks towards local traders to fund project
Residents doubt authorities’ claims about lack of finances.
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First 2013 polio drive: 1.4 million children go unvaccinated
Poor security and inadequate training caused teams to miss target.
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Free of cost anti-pneumococcal vaccines: EPI misses the target for third time
DHO Islamabad says the programme is awaiting WHO certificate.
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Rural healthcare: BHUs, RHCs face acute shortage of medicines
Paucity of medication often leads to scuffles between staff and patients.
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National immunisation drive: Over 33 million children targeted in new campaign
Security remains an issue; campaigns missed over one million children in the last year.
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When bureaucrats and the media can never be friends
When a health reporter visits officials,assistants give excuses because 'bureaucrats and media can never be friends!'









