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Govt to launch nationwide anti-polio drive in three provinces on Sept 1
- Pakistan reports 26 polio cases this year.
- Most cases reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Polio virus detected in sewage samples of 127 districts.
Pakistan will launch new nationwide anti-polio campaign on September 1 in three provinces, while in Punjab, the campaign will start on September 10.
Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal, accompanied by MQM-Pakistan leader Anis Qaimkhani, held a press conference at his camp office in Karachi on Friday regarding the upcoming nationwide polio Campaign and flood situation in Pakistan.
Addressing the presser, he said that the polio virus has been detected in sewage samples of 127 districts across the country, including all districts of Karachi.
He stated that out of the 26 reported cases this year, 16 were from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 13 cases emerging from southern KP where security challenges had hindered vaccination efforts.
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has postponed the polio vaccination campaign in nine districts of Punjab due to the ongoing flood situation.
The campaign has been postponed in Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, Muzaffargarh, and Bahawalpur. Meanwhile, the polio drive will continue as scheduled in Rawalpindi, Mianwali, Faisalabad, and Dera Ghazi Khan.
In Attock, Rajanpur, and Rahim Yar Khan, the vaccination campaign will proceed as planned.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Kamal said: “The only solution to protect children from polio is repeated administration of polio drops. All religious scholars and madrasas have declared the vaccine safe, and we must depoliticise the fight against polio. Afghanistan and Pakistan are conducting synchronised polio drives, and with joint efforts, we will soon rid the country of this crippling disease.”
The health minister further stressed that parents in Karachi show the highest resistance to polio vaccination. He noted that door-to-door campaigns are underway across Pakistan.
Turning to the flood situation in the country, Kamal said the government has responded to all demands for medicines and medical equipment from flood-affected areas. He stated that federal and provincial governments are in constant coordination, while a Command and Control Room has been established at the National Institute of Health (NIH) to monitor the situation. He added that NDMA teams are in close contact with the Ministry of Health.
Kamal emphasised that natural disasters cannot be tackled by provincial or federal governments alone, and called for strengthening of the local government system, which he termed the most effective mechanism for disaster management.
“Our country is functioning under provincial and federal structures, but disasters of such magnitude cannot be managed without empowered local bodies. We need administrative reforms and creation of new units on administrative grounds, not to divide the country but to strengthen governance and ensure delivery at the grassroots level.”
The minister added that while the provinces received Rs 8,700 billion collectively, there is no mechanism to ensure that resources trickle down to the lowest tier. He called for transparent planning and effective utilisation of funds.
Kim Kardashian is reportedly cautious of her kids safety especially when they are with their father, Kanye West.
As per a resurfaced report from The Sune, the mother of four her appointed staff to supervise the Chicago, North, Pslam, and Saint routines during their trips with the controversial crooner and his Aussie wife.
Meanwhile, it was also claimed that Kim has been alarmed about public meltdowns.
“Kim never lets the kids go away with Kanye without trusted nannies and her own security,” a source shared at the time.
“There is a very tight schedule – what time they go to bed, what they eat, when they eat, how much sugar they have,” they spilled.
The insider even addressed, “Exactly where they go and how crowded those places are.”
Moroever, it was established that Kim’s fears spiked after her former husband and his wife Bianca Censori were involved in shocking controversies.
“Kim is constantly getting more and more alarmed about the stories she sees coming out about Kanye and Bianca,” the spy confided.
“Every week it’s something different and she fears it’s no longer a healthy environment for the younger kids to be in,” they concluded.
Kevin Costner’s love life takes a new turn with a new lady, nearly two years after his highly publicized divorce.
The Yellowstone actor is reportedly dating a new woman “casually”.
As per a report by US Weekly, the lady is said to be ex wife of billionaire Alec Gores, named Kelley Noonan.
“They are hanging out casually and were connected by friends,” an insider told the outlet.
However, the source noted that the pair is “not serious” yet, as both currently reside in different cities.
The Bodyguard star and his new fling recently “spent time” together in Colorado, and at the initial stages of “getting to know each other.”
“They both frequent Aspen often and have mutual friend groups,” the tattler shared.
“They have been getting to know each other and seeing each other casually when they can.”
Kevin has not made any comments yet.
This came nearly two years after Kevin finalized his months long divorce battle from second ex wife Christine Baumgartner.
“Kevin and Christine Costner have come to an amicable and mutually agreed upon resolution of all issues pertaining to their divorce proceedings,” the exes shared a joint post at the time.
K-Pop Demon Hunters has officially dominated the UK Officials Singles Chart Top 40 once again!
The animated Netflix series’ fictional girl group, HUNTR/X’s Golden is on the top spot, marking its fourth non-consecutive week at the summit.
Additionally, two more of its songs are on the top 10 this week, which includes songs by the fictional demon boy band, Saja Boys, namely, Soda Pop on number 4 and Your Idol on number 6.
As we move past the Top 10 and into the Top 40, TWICE’s K-Pop Demon Hunters song, Takedown saw a new surge of popularity and landed on 27 whereas Strategy is on the 39th spot.
Now the chart expands from the Netflix series but remains under the umbrella of K-pop still, as after their Wembley Stadium show, BLACKPINK’s Diplo-produced, JUMP is at Number 29.
Additionally, popular South Korean boy band, Stray Kids earned their second Top 40 song this week, with the track CEREMONY, making its debut on the charts on number 37.
Meanwhile, Olivia Dean just made history, by becoming the first British female since Adele in 2021 to sink three tracks in the Top 10 simultaneously.
Man I Need is Olivia Dean’s highest-charting single and is currently on number two, her track Nice To Each Other is on number seven and her Sam Fender collaboration, Rein Me In is on the tenth spot.
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