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Express Tribune
08-08-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
SHCC seals 10 illegal 'beauty clinics' in DHA
The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) on Thursday sealed 10 more illegal "beauty clinics" in various parts of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) as part of its ongoing drive against unlicensed cosmetic treatment centres in the metropolitan city. According to the SHCC, these clinics were offering Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, mesotherapy and other sensitive procedures without registered dermatologists on their panels. A large facility on Khayaban-e-Ittihad, earlier sealed by the SHCC, was found operational again after the management broke the locks. The clinic was shut down for a second time and everyone inside were evacuated. In Phase VII, a beauty salon was discovered providing PRP procedures through untrained staff, while in Phase II a clinic run by a BA Sociology degree-holder had also resumed operations despite closure orders. The SHCC said the owner had been directed a month ago to remove equipment and hand over the premises to the landlord. Another facility, 'Aesthetic Solutions' in Badr Commercial, Phase V, managed by a midwife, was also sealed. Inspections further revealed a physiotherapist carrying out PRP treatments at Rajput Clinic, and an unqualified staff running another centre. Both were closed on the spot. The operation was led by SHCC Assistant Director Anti-Quackery Karachi Dr Razia, with Deputy Director Ahmar Abbas Saldera and Assistant Directors Moez Qureshi and Farheen Lashari. The SHCC alleged that some registered doctors are abetting such operators by allowing their degrees to be misused. It vowed to continue strict action against all violators.
Express Tribune
08-08-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Authorities seal 10 'beauty clinics' in Karachi's DHA
Listen to article The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has sealed 10 more illegal "beauty clinics" in various parts of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) as part of its ongoing drive against unlicenced cosmetic treatment centres in Karachi. According to the SHCC, these clinics were offering Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, mesotherapy and other sensitive procedures without registered dermatologists on their panels. A large facility on Khayaban-e-Ittehad, earlier sealed by the SHCC, was found operational again after the management broke the locks. The clinic was shut down for a second time and everyone inside were evacuated. In Phase VII, a beauty salon was discovered providing PRP procedures through untrained staff, while in Phase II a clinic run by a BA Sociology degree-holder had also resumed operations despite closure orders. The SHCC said the owner had been directed a month ago to remove equipment and hand over the premises to the landlord. Another facility, 'Aesthetic Solutions' in Badar Commercial, Phase V, managed by a midwife, was also sealed. Inspections further revealed a physiotherapist carrying out PRP treatments at Rajput Clinic, and an unqualified staff running another centre. Both were closed on the spot. The operation was led by SHCC Assistant Director Anti-Quackery Karachi Dr Razia, with Deputy Director Ahmar Abbas Saldera and Assistant Directors Moez Qureshi and Farheen Lashari. The SHCC alleged that some registered doctors are abetting such operators by allowing their degrees to be misused. It vowed to continue strict action against all violators.
Hans India
05-08-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Collector Conducts Surprise Visit to Anganwadi Center, Emphasizes Timely Nutrition and Child Welfare
Gadwal: District Collector B.M. Santosh emphasized the importance of ensuring timely delivery of nutritious food to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children through Anganwadi centers. On Tuesday, the Collector conducted a surprise inspection at the Anganwadi center located in Ganjipet area of Gadwal town. During the visit, he interacted with staff and inquired about the services being provided to the children and mothers at the center. He also engaged children in learning English alphabets and appreciated their responses, stating that the goal should be to enable every child to confidently participate and learn. The Collector stressed the importance of providing quality foundational education to children to strengthen their early learning. He personally checked the height and weight of the children, advising staff to pay special attention to those showing signs of undernutrition. He examined the mobile application used for data entry and directed the Anganwadi teacher to ensure accurate and systematic recording of information as per guidelines. Highlighting the importance of preventing nutritional deficiencies such as SAM (Severe Acute Malnutrition) and MAM (Moderate Acute Malnutrition), he instructed that children be given a balanced and adequate diet to maintain good health. Further, the Collector urged regular updates on nutrition-related information using the Poshan Tracker and NHFS (National Health and Family Survey) mobile apps. He also emphasized continuous monitoring of the health of pregnant women and educating them on the importance of nutritional intake during pregnancy. He instructed that all necessary amenities including proper food, hygiene, and basic facilities be maintained to ensure that children at Anganwadi centers do not face any hardships. The centers must be run efficiently and effectively for the well-being of all beneficiaries. Anganwadi teachers Razia, Lakshmi, and Narasimha, among others, participated in the program.
Daily Mirror
27-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Headteacher spots pupil stealing from school, but explanation is heartbreaking
Headteacher Razia Shah said a pupil had been stealing basic supplies such as pens, a glue stick and a highlighter - and she was heartbroken to find out the reason A headteacher spotted a pupil stealing some basic items from school - and was heartbroken to find out why. Razia Shah said a highlighter, some pens and a glue stick had gone missing from St Augustine's CE Primary School in Monsall, North Manchester, but staff initially thought little of it. However, when they discovered who was taking them and why, they were saddened. The headteacher revealed the pupil loved to draw but had nothing they could use at home - including colouring pens and paper. After talking to the child, Razia supplied them with a pencil case to allow them to draw at home and be creative. The school is located in one of Manchester's most deprived neighbourhoods and staff say they regularly see children with very little in the lunchboxes, wearing broken shoes and old clothes. But Razia said the school is benefiting from the help of the INEOS Forgotten 40 Project, a charitable initiative hoping to improve the lives of children growing up in some of the poorest parts of the UK, which provides them funding. The name Forgotten 40 refers to the estimated number of children living in poverty in the UK alone, predicted to be growing towards 40%, Manchester Evening News reports. Thanks to the project, headteachers of 100 primary schools serving some of the UK's most deprived communities are given flexible funding "to meet the wellbeing and needs of children growing up in particularly challenging circumstances." To date, the project has helped over 25,000 children across the UK. St Augustine's has been receiving the funding for the past five years and it has made a significant different, the headteacher said. She explained: "If children need uniform we have uniform. Quite often we'll have soles coming off trainers and with the recent rain we replaced two pairs of school shoes for kids whose feet were getting soaked. "If a pupil comes in and their trousers are ripped or their tights are ripped, no questions are asked, someone will say 'just try these on' and nobody needs to know, it's all done discreetly. There's no stigma attached to anything here and our parents know that." Razia said the school has 65% pupil premium, making children eligible for free school meals, but it's not only those on benefits that are in need of support, highlighting that there are also some poor parents "who are one-in, one-out at home with their shifts just to make ends meet and doing everything they possibly can." In addition to basic items children need, the school also provides everyone with a free breakfast, free fruit during the break and free milk with lunch. They also arrange an annual cinema trip, theatre, farm visits and visits to London, Razia, who is a mum-of-three said. "We try to give them as many trips and first-hand experiences as possible," she explained. "As a headteacher we are gifted this money from INEOS to use on our community, no strings attached, to do whatever our community needs. "My parents love their children and want to give their children the best, but life is hard and they can't always afford not only the luxuries but the basics, so we want to help them as much as we can. The hire of a coach alone can be £400 and with the funding it means we never have to worry about whether our parents can afford that." Every year the school takes 40 children on a residential trip to the Lake District, giving them "an amazing experience" to remember, says Razia. While funding for St Augustine's has been confirmed for the next three years, Razia is already dreading what will happen when it ends. "It makes such a difference having the autonomy with this money," she said. "It means if I need to I can help someone top up their electricity, I can pay for things they need, I can think outside the box. We know our communities well and the children who need support. We wear so many hats now - social worker, health carer - we do so many things. "I just wish these next three years would never end because we've been able to make such a difference and that's what we all come into the job for." The INEOS Forgotten 40 Project began in 2020 when INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe read reports of growing childhood poverty and looked to do something pivotal to increase opportunities for all children. Funding goes directly to schools, with no middleman, and minimal admin is required by headteachers.
Express Tribune
07-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Women get ready for meaty feasts
The women of the city have completed the three-day preparations for Eidul Azha. From meat dishes to home decorations, from new clothes for children to their own adornment, women have completed every task. On Eidul Azha, while men were busy buying sacrificial animals, women took on all the responsibilities inside the house. A day before Eid, homemakers have completely cleaned the refrigerator and deep freezer so that there is no problem in preserving the sacrificial meat. They have also bought spices to prepare delicious dishes from the sacrificial meat. Foodies have also submitted their food lists. The regular favourites include biryani, pulao, karhai and barbecue items. While scores of young ones are glued to online sites for culinary experiments with sacrificial meat. Zakia, a homemaker from Scheme 33, while talking to The Express Tribune said, "I have started cleaning, arranging the dishes and organising the kitchen. I have prepared everything, including children's clothes and my own shoes. The rush in the kitchen will start from the morning of Eid, but happiness has its own taste, the spirit of Eidul Azha." Similarly, Razia, a 45-year-old from Gulshan-e-Iqbal, said, "These days are tiring for us. We have made special arrangements to handle the meat. I have even crushed special spices and the preparation of various meat dishes will start from the morning of Eid." Razia said she also went to the parlor to look fresh on Eid. It will be a holiday for the maids and we will be in the kitchen. Hufsa upbeat on the annual meat bonanza said: "My message to young girls, if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen."
