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Poliovirus detected in Pindi traced to transmission from Afghan family, says focal person

The polio strain detected in Rawalpindi’s environmental sample in July was genetically linked to a family that migrated from Afghanistan. Cross-border transmission of polio virus remains a challange to which all available resources are being utilized. This was revealed by Uzma Kardar, CM Punjab Focal Person on Polio eradication, during a press conference here on […]

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Uganda: 50 Kayunga Youth Equipped With Mental Health, Life Skills

[Nile Post] Fifty young people aged between 13 and 18 have completed a two-day training programme aimed at promoting mental health, self-esteem, financial literacy and other life skills among…

  • Fifty youth aged 13-18 in Kayunga, Uganda completed mental health and life skills training.
  • PurpleMinds Foundation's Hassan Ssengendo led session on self-esteem and confidence building.
  • Participants received Certificates of Participation and expressed increased confidence.

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