Daily Archives: May 16, 2010

Training of Midwives Urged

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Islamabad: Pregnancy and childbirth are generally times of joy for parents and families. However, in many countries including Pakistan, where 276 mothers die/100,000 population every year, they are also periods of great risk to the death and survival of newborns. … Continue reading →

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The Aga Khan Rural Support Program: Kalash people discover new ways to generate income

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CHITRAL, May 15: Kalash people had discovered new avenues to augment their income by introducing guest house system in their homes for the tourists, a Japanese couple, visiting the valleys, told Dawn. The couple said that they had faced accommodation … Continue reading →

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Aga Khan Uniersity, Pakistan: Dieting Causes Ailments Like Hypertension

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People consider dieting an appropriate recourse to controlling their weight to have a slim and smart outlook. They, however, ignore the fact that it could expose them to diseases caused by weakness. Especially women are inspired by models appearing on … Continue reading →

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Aga Khan Hospital gets modern lab equipment

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THE Agha Khan Hospital has acquired state-of-the art laboratory equipment for conducting specialized testing that will save time and money spent for sending samples abroad. A Roche e411 worth 200m/- is a full automated immuno analyzer equipment which will help … Continue reading →

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