PHC Questions KP govt over failure to curb dengue and chikungunya
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court has asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the Health Department, and other concerned institutions to explain why they failed to control the spread of dengue and chikungunya across the province. The court issued formal notices to the departments and sought detailed replies on their actions to prevent these diseases. A […]
One Year On, No Progress On Climate Change Cell In KP Health Department
Despite repeated announcements, the climate change cell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) health department has yet to be established, more than a year after the plan was approved. Officials confirmed that the project has stalled in bureaucratic files, leaving no formal structure or operational framework in place. According to official sources, the provincial health department, with […]
KP Intensifies Anti-Dengue Campaign, Bans Politicians’ Photos in Government Ads
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Suhail Afridi directed the provincial information department to launch a massive public awareness campaign against dengue. He instructed members of the provincial assembly and local government representatives to join the effort and ensure awareness reaches the grassroots level. Chairing a meeting on dengue prevention, Afridi reaffirmed his government’s […]
Mercury in Skin-Whitening Creams in Raises Health, Safety Concerns
PESHAWAR – Beauty market faces growing alarm after reports confirmed mercury in skin-whitening creams, exposing a serious public health risk. Investigators found that several popular creams contain toxic levels of mercury, a metal banned in cosmetics across most countries. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) launched a nationwide crackdown on companies producing and distributing these […]