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Infectious Diseases Workshop at Karakoram International University, Gilgit

Gilgit (P R) – On the second day of a four‑day workshop on infectious diseases organized by Karakoram International University in collaboration with Aga Khan University Hospital, national and regional health experts held an in‑depth academic discussion. According to the university’s public relations department, the experts exchanged detailed insights on integrated research training in vector‑borne diseases in Pakistan, covering vector biology, virology and disease prevention, and presented analysis based on their own studies. Researchers introduced students directly to modern research methods in vector biology and epidemiology of transmissible diseases. In addition to university faculty, a large number of students participated alongside officials from the Gilgit‑Baltistan Health Department, Livestock and Agriculture Departments. The four‑day workshop will run until April 24, 2026, with a special focus on strengthening capacity to combat infectious diseases.

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