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Presence of the poliovirus confirmed in five districts across country

Early symptoms include mild cough, fever, runny nose, escalating to severe coughing, particularly affecting infants

Surge in respiratory infections during winter season has also sparked concerns among global health experts

WHO last month classified JN.1 coronavirus strain as VOI; current evidence shows risk to public health

Advisory says JN.1 is fundamentally an offshoot of BA.2.86 sub-variant of omicron variant

Pakistan has reported two cases, 27 positive environmental samples so far

It notes Gujar Khan resident recently performed religious pilgrimage

Health system fully prepared to deal with any sub-variant of Omicron, says health minister

Virus found in Multan Road area samples on Jan 16 and from Gulshan-e-Ravi on Jan 2, says NIH

New NCOC guidelines encourages people to opt for collective Qurbani

NIH tells all health authorities to remain vigilant

NIH urges people to get jabs, observe social distancing protocols

Discusses implementation of government’s decision to increase medical college seats for erstwhile FATA, Balochistan

Varsity has trained hundreds of medical professionals in clinical research

Audit paras referred to FIA for investigation

Health officials agree on effective decision-making

Health ministry seeks clarification on their promotions

NIH warns that the virus could affix itself to the environment and open flood gates for a new form of transmission

Data will be useful only when it is trustworthy

Meeting holds a detailed discussion over devising a strategy for the resumption of international flights

Imran Khan advises against panic; urges international community to consider writing off loans to developing countries

199 information booths have been set up at various airports to cope with threat of coronavirus, says Dr Zafar Mirza

National Institute of Health says none of the cases have been confirmed of the China virus

Issues warning for influenza and diphtheria

A lot of patients were suffering from serious health consequences due to spread of influenza virus

Shaikh said though health is a provincial subject, the federal government cannot absolve itself of its responsibility

Two institutes join hands to sign a memorandum of understanding

Over 25 participants from different institutions of twin cities are participating in the Frontline FELTP courses

The walk was organised to mark World Rabies Day on the theme of ‘Zero Rabies by 2030’

Says it is imperative to be vigilant and take certain steps to limit further transmission

Disease surveillance units already working in provinces, AJK, G-B and FATA

The first dengue case in Pakistan was reported in 1994

Says fear of haemorrhagic fever is high with the arrival of sacrificial animals ahead of Eidul Azha

Asks the concerned departments to take immediate measures to prevent and to provide treatment for heatstroke

Officials said that a sixth man is still under treatment at LRH

Warns against spread of chikungunya, dengue fever, chickenpox and measles; calls for immunisation and awareness drives

Senators call for building boundary wall to secure the institute

Senate panel surprised that institute does not have an IT expert

Infections sky-rocket in Abbottabad

Blood samples sent to National Institute of Health in Islamabad