Sale of substandard oil cooking and ghee in full swing in GB

The sale of banned substandard products is in full swing in Gilgit-Baltistan, Ibex Times investigation reveals

Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): There are nearly 60 products including different brands of cooking oil and ghee banned by the government in Gilgit-Baltistan due to their substandard quality. Nevertheless, their sale is in full swing without any check from the authorities. The substandard cooking oil and ghee are used in more than 50% of the…

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Deworming campaign in GB

Dozens of students were hospitalized in Gilgit-Baltistan soon after they were administered deworming tablets

Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): A vaccination team led by a non-governmental organization visited schools on Tuesday in Gilgit town and surrounding villages and gave deworming tablets as part of the nationwide campaign. Soon after the administration of the tablets, some students complained of headaches and vomiting and fell unconscious. The affected students were rushed to…

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Aga Khan Health Services, Pakistan

People demand appointment of doctors at the Tehsil headquarters Civil Hospital Gupis.

Gilgit (C.R. Akbar Shah): Some years back Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan had adopted Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Gupis along with its staff through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Quality services were provided in the initial months and years. Management was improved and the presence of doctors was ensured. The people of Gupis and Yasin benefited…

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