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Local Production Of Iron, Folic Acid Supplements May Curb Anaemia In 15m Pakistani Girls

ISLAMABAD: The local production of Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFAS) in adolescent doses could prevent around 15 million adolescent girls in Pakistan from suffering from iron deficiency anemia as ensuring sustainable access to these supplements could significantly reduce costs and lessen reliance on expensive imports, according to officials and nutrition experts. Iron deficiency anaemia is the leading cause…

Federal Health Minister Urges Action As Vaccination Refusals Hindering Polio Eradication

Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has expressed serious concern over vaccine refusals, stating that nearly 43,000 parents in Sindh — 42,000 of them in Karachi alone —have refused polio vaccination for their children, posing a major obstacle to the eradication efforts. He made these remarks while visiting the Provincial…

New Textbooks For Grade 1 To 5 To Be Delivered In Two Weeks

ISLAMABAD: The supply of newly developed textbooks for grade 1 to 5…

Children With Disabilities Showcase Talent At PNCA

Islamabad: The Directorate General of Special Education (DGSE), Ministry of Federal Education…

45m Children To Be Targeted As Polio Drive Begins

ISLAMABAD: With a countrywide week-long drive against the crippling disease set to begin today (26th May), Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication Ayesha Raza Farooq launched the third National Immunisation Days (NIDs) campaign of the year on 25th May. At a ceremony organised at the National Emergency Operations Centre,…

Measles Outbreak

Measles is not a new disease. Nor is its prevention a mystery. The future of any nation rests in the hands of its children — a truth so self-evident, it should never need repeating. Yet in Pakistan, and particularly in Sindh, we are reminded all too often that the most basic…

Notable Decline In Poliovirus Detection

LAHORE: The Taskforce on Polio Eradication in Punjab has hailed a notable decline in poliovirus detection in environmental samples across the province, urging authorities to maintain targeted measures to sustain this progress. The announcement came during a meeting held on 23-May-2025 at the Civil Secretariat, where officials reviewed recent advancements…

New Polio Cases

The number of polio cases recorded this year continues to tick up, with the ninth and tenth cases confirmed this week. After several years of bouncing between double-digit caseloads and then coming within touching distance of eradication, Pakistan remains a concern for international bodies and donors — and many local experts…

Health Of School Children At Stake

Rawalpindi: The mercury level has been registering record high for days in many parts of the country including this region of the country putting health of general public at risk but the schoolchildren are at the greatest risk of suffering from heat related disorders including heatstroke, heat syncope, heat exhaustion,…

Autism And Misconceptions About It

The keyword in autism spectrum disorder isn’t ‘autism’, it’s spectrum. Autism isn’t one thing — it’s a wide range of experiences, strengths, and challenges. Some autistic children speak fluently; others may be nonverbal. No two are alike. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting how a person communicates, relates to others,…

WHO’s Advice For Staying Safe In Heatwave

Heat is now the leading cause of weather-related deaths globally, with an estimated 489,000 people dying from heat-related causes each year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). As extreme temperatures become more common in Pakistan as well, lets delve into the WHO guidelines to help people stay safe during…

Fazl Opposes Child Marriage Restraint Bill

ISLAMABAD: JUIF chief Fazlur Rehman 19-May-2025 categorically opposed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, terming it against the Islamic Shariah. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the ‘controversial’ legislation would spoil the damage national unity adding that it was not the proper timing to pass the bill. He called upon…

National Assembly Passes Landmark Bill To Criminalise Child Marriages In Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a significant bill seeking stringent laws and penalties to curb child marriages and protect girls from becoming mothers in their teens. The bill, tabled by MNA Sharmila Faruqui, was not on the agenda of the proceedings but was introduced by suspending relevant…

NCRC Report Explores Emerging Child Rights Issues

Examines rights situation in terms of development, survival, protection, and participation ISLAMABAD: A report on child rights unveiled by the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) seeks to draw attention to emerging issues such as climate-related vulnerabilities, child online protection and the situation of marginalised groups, said…

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