BFA along PANAH for protecting people from harmful effects of sugary drinks

QUETTA:An important meeting was held between Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) and Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) in Quetta on Friday. The meeting discussed dietary risk factors related to Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like heart diseases, diabetes and various types of cancers. The meeting also debated various policy measures required to reduce these risk factors for […]

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Balochistan receives winter’s first rain

QUETTA: Respective areas of Balochistan including provincial capital Quetta, Kalat, Mastung, Dalbandin, Lasbela, and others received winter’s first rain and light snowfall at hilly areas of the province. The scattered rain started in Quetta and other areas on Friday after which the weather turned pleasant and cold despite breaking a prolong pause of dry weather […]

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PANAH apprises BFA officials on dietary risk factors related to NCDs

QUETTA: Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) apprised the official of Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) for educating the people regarding dietary risk factors related to Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like heart diseases, diabetes and various types of cancer. In a meeting held here, they also discussed various policy measures required to reduce these risk factors for […]

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5 more test positive for coronavirus in Balochistan

QUETTA: Around five new coronavirus patients were tested positive while a number of total confirmed patients surged to 33638 in Balochistan on Friday. According to media coordinator, provincial Health Directorate Cell Balochistan Dr Muhammad Wasim Baig, at least 1335730 people were screened for the virus till December 31 out of which 5 more were reported […]

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New Year Message: Archbishop wishes peace to prevail in 2022

ISLAMABAD:Archbishop Dr Joseph Arshad hopes the coming year (2022) would enable humanity to advance on the path of fraternity, justice, and peace between individuals, communities and nations, saying the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us not to only care for ourselves but for the whole creation. “The biggest issue of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is […]

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Irrigation Dept launches operation against encroachers

QUETTA:Balochistan Irrigation Department on Friday launched a full-scale operation against encroachers and occupiers on irrigation canals in Quetta while several encroachments have been removed. According to the Irrigation Department source, the team has launched operation against encroachments and occupiers on drains in respective areas of Quetta including Unna Urak, Sara Ghargai, Aksa, Nawan Killi and […]

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All available resources being utilized to curb malaria in Balochistan: DG Health

QUETTA:All available resources are being utilized to reduce the spread of malaria in Balochistan in the larger interest of public health. These views were expressed on Friday by Balochistan Director General Health Dr Noor Mohammad Qazi, Additional Secretary Health Abdul Qadir and Provincial Head Malaria Control Program Dr Mir Khalid Qambrani in two meetings to […]

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