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Monkey Pox Originates In Africa Virus & 200,000 Vaccines Available Patients, a rare disease similar to smallpox caused by a virus,

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Monkeypox originates in Africa, specifically the Congo, and is a viral infection that spreads through skin-to-skin contact and begins with symptoms of skin rashes and blisters, fever, and muscle aches. Monkeypox usually disappears on its own after an infectious period in the body, but it can cause death in some patients, especially those with weakened immune systems. Last year, 1,200 of the 22,000 people infected with monkeypox in the Congo died. This is 5% of patients. There is no drug treatment for monkeypox and it destroys the body’s immune system over time, however a monkeypox vaccine has been available for a long time and can protect against the virus.

But the problem is that this vaccine is not enough for people around the world. For example, in Africa, 10 million doses of vaccine are needed, but a total of 200,000 vaccines are available.

 

Date Announced for Start of Punjab School Meal Program

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Punjab Chief Minister announced on Tuesday that the pilot phase of the school meal program will commence in southern Punjab on September 5, with plans to extend it to other cities across the province, including Lahore.


“This initiative is designed to combat nutritional deficiencies by providing milk packets to students from nursery through fifth grade,” the CM stated during a ceremony recognizing top achievers from the Punjab Boards.

Maryam Nawaz also highlighted that among the 138 position holders from 9 boards in Punjab, 70 are girls and 68 are boys, expressing confidence that these students will bring pride to Pakistan on the global stage.