Publications by authors named "Ali Akber Aftab"

Non-recurrent laryngeal nerve (NRLN) is an anatomic variation seen in about 0.52-0.7% patients, generally on right side.

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Background: The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) was initiated by World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974 in order to save children from life threatening, disabling vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). In Pakistan, this program was launched in 1978 with the main objectives of eradicating polio by 2012, eliminating measles and neonatal tetanus by 2015, and minimizing the incidence of other VPDs. However, despite the efforts of government and WHO, this program has not received the amount of success that was desired.

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