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Ministry of Health seeks permission of Govt. to import mosquito nets from India
Pakistan

Ministry of Health seeks permission of Govt. to import mosquito nets from India

Pakistan Ministry of Health is seeking permission from the Government to trade with India once again. The Ministry of Health is in a rush to provide medical protection to the flood-affected people of Pakistan. India is one of the largest Mosquito net producers in the continent. Pakistan is also a major producer of mosquito nets, but the recent increase in demand has caused a major hike in price. The government tried to purchase mosquito nets from the locals but the situation in Pakistan became worst from bad. Local manufacturers were charging huge prices as the government was purchasing to supply the affectees.  Sadly there is no such law in Pakistan right now that could stop this unprecedented overpricing. Ministry of Health is now trying to look for alternative solutions to provide t...
After floods, malaria is prevailing the Pakistan
Pakistan

After floods, malaria is prevailing the Pakistan

Malaria is on the full rise in Pakistan due to harsh flood conditions. The death toll from Malaria alone has reached more than 300 in flood-affected areas. Authorities have released a statement in which they said that most of the flood-affected areas are now under extreme problem of Malaria. As people left their homes and now have no special protection. Moreover, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie decided to visit Pakistan for the first time after the disaster happened. She visited several areas and carefully examined the condition of the displaced and affected people. However, after her visit, she broke the silence. She said that the people might not survive if they are not given proper aid soon. As displaced people are now living in the open, the risk of malaria has increased. Malaria ...