Health emergency declared in North Waziristan

Published February 28, 2026 Updated February 28, 2026 01:48pm

A health emergency has been declared across the North Waziristan district with immediate effect, according to a notification issued by the District Health Office amid the ongoing conflict.

The notification states that all employees must “remain on high alert and ensure their immediate availability for duty at all times”. All leaves were also suspended, added the notification.

The notification also directed staff to “ensure proper coordination, timely reporting, and uninterrupted delivery of emergency health services”.

Agency Headquarters Hospital Miranshah. — Photo via Fauzee Khan Mohmand
Agency Headquarters Hospital Miranshah. — Photo via Fauzee Khan Mohmand

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