Minister orders enhancing dengue surveillance

Must increase inspection of hospitals and ensure no shortage of medicines at all hospitals


APP October 09, 2020
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LAHORE:

Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has ordered all departments concerned to work in synergy to control dengue in the province, especially during the changing weather.

The minister was presiding over a cabinet meeting on dengue control and prevention at the Darbar Hall Civil Secretariat on Thursday where she reviewed dengue control activities in the province. She directed the administrations to alter strategies in the wake of changing weather to control dengue.

The minister directed all the commissioners and deputy commissioners to ensure that data was updated on dashboard. She said the Punjab Healthcare Commission must increase inspection of hospitals and ensure no shortage of medicines at all hospitals.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 9th, 2020.

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