PESHAWAR: The specialist doctors visited Katlang tehsil of Mardan district following reports of increase of Diphtheria cases. The medical team visited Kunj Ghareebabad at tehsil Katlang and distributed medicines among patients. The doctors team visited following report of a death of a girl due to the disease. Emergency response teams were sent to the village by the District Health Officer (DHO) office of Mardan. Health Coordinator Dr. Rubina Riaz, Dr. Imtiaz, Sami ur Rehman from THQ Hospital, and other staff visited the affected village. During their visit, the teams conducted door-to-door medical examinations and check-ups of children and also engaged with the affected families. The medical staff advised parents to ensure timely vaccination of children and to strictly follow hygiene and cleanliness practices. APP
