Polio eradication programme: WHO regional chief all praise for Pakistan’s achievements
Dr Ala Alwan suggests holding workshop on non-communicable diseases
Dr Ala Alwan suggests holding workshop on non-communicable diseases.
ISLAMABAD:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) regional head on Wednesday termed Pakistan’s achievements in polio eradication a landmark victory for the country.
WHO regional head Dr Ala Alwan called on the Minister for National Health Services Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC) Saira Afzal Tarar to discuss the progress and challenges in key health initiatives in Pakistan.
He said WHO was looking forward to working with Pakistan on areas identified in a joint evaluation meeting of the WHO and the Ministry of National Health, held a couple of months ago, to bring improvements in the health sector.
Dr Alwan said protocol on illicit trade of tobacco should be ratified to take concrete action in the area and suggested that a national workshop on non-communicable diseases should also be held.
He appreciated the minister for heath for her leadership in the campaign against polio and other key initiatives aimed at reform and improving the health sector.
The WHO regional chief said the list of assistive devices for disabled persons launched by the health ministry in Geneva was a welcome development.
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Tarar informed the visiting dignitary that Pakistan had launched major initiatives in the area of universal health coverage and disease prevention and control.
“A major reform agenda is being implemented in partnership with the provinces to take the health sector forward,” she said.
The WHO regional chief was briefed about major reforms in drug regulations.
“For the first time in country’s history we have introduced a drug pricing policy,” Tarar said.
Dr Alwan was informed that the National Health Vision document was in its final stages after extensive consultations with provincial governments and it would be placed before the parliament.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 30th, 2016.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) regional head on Wednesday termed Pakistan’s achievements in polio eradication a landmark victory for the country.
WHO regional head Dr Ala Alwan called on the Minister for National Health Services Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC) Saira Afzal Tarar to discuss the progress and challenges in key health initiatives in Pakistan.
He said WHO was looking forward to working with Pakistan on areas identified in a joint evaluation meeting of the WHO and the Ministry of National Health, held a couple of months ago, to bring improvements in the health sector.
Dr Alwan said protocol on illicit trade of tobacco should be ratified to take concrete action in the area and suggested that a national workshop on non-communicable diseases should also be held.
He appreciated the minister for heath for her leadership in the campaign against polio and other key initiatives aimed at reform and improving the health sector.
The WHO regional chief said the list of assistive devices for disabled persons launched by the health ministry in Geneva was a welcome development.
For three months: WHO extends travel curbs for Pakistanis
Tarar informed the visiting dignitary that Pakistan had launched major initiatives in the area of universal health coverage and disease prevention and control.
“A major reform agenda is being implemented in partnership with the provinces to take the health sector forward,” she said.
The WHO regional chief was briefed about major reforms in drug regulations.
“For the first time in country’s history we have introduced a drug pricing policy,” Tarar said.
Dr Alwan was informed that the National Health Vision document was in its final stages after extensive consultations with provincial governments and it would be placed before the parliament.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 30th, 2016.