Dr Yasmin Appeals People To Observe Social Distancing
Faizan Hashmi Published March 21, 2020 | 11:15 PM
Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has ordered scaling up of 'Telemedicine Facilities' at hospitals and removal of rush from waiting areas
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Mar, 2020 ) :Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has ordered scaling up of 'Telemedicine Facilities' at hospitals and removal of rush from waiting areas.
Minister chaired a review meeting of key officials of the Specialized Healthcare and Medical education Department.
The meeting was attended by Secretary SHME and Provincial Focal Person for Corona Control Barrister Nabeel Awan, Special Secretary Silwat Saeed, Special Secretary Nadir Chatha, Additional Secretary Dr Asif Tufail, Additional Secretary Salman Shahid, CEO Mayo Hospital Professor Asad Aslam Khan, Chairman PKLI BoG Dr Javed Gardezi and other officials.
Provincial Focal Person for Corona Nabeel Awan gave a complete update over the COVID-19 cases including the measures being taken to combat the spread of the virus.
Dr Yasmin said that the adequate number of test kits was available and another supply of kits would be reaching shortly in Punjab.
She said: "The private hospitals have been directed to end rush of people in waiting areas. All public gatherings are being stopped. We are starting 'Telemedicine Facility' at teaching hospitals for all kinds of medical advice on Corona. Social distancing the is key to prevention. I appeal to the people to stay at home and stop the spread of Corona virus. We are doing all in the realm of possibility to combat the threat. The healthcare staff is working round the clock to provide services to the people and the figures of suspected and confirmed patients are being shared on regular basis."Dr Yasmin Rashid said that the department was working in close collaboration with other departments to ensure best possible response to the Corona virus.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Bugti assures transporters for addressing their problems
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar meets foreign min ..
3 drug peddlers arrested, hashish recovered
1496,990 children given polio drops in five days: DC
Six terrorists killed, hideout busted in N Waziristan IBO: ISPR
Pakistan, Qatar agree to further expand trade, investment ties
Sindh cabinet approves Rs177.5m to strengthen, mobilize various wings of police
Faisal Karim Kundi takes oath as new KP Governor
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Chaudhry seeks more vibrant ..
Tahaffuz Manzil Foster Home providing care & support to homeless children
PCB proposes April 7 -May 20 window; tweaks in rules for HBL PSL 2025
Field hospitals now operational across Punjab: Azma Bukhari
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Anwaar urges religious scholars to play role in fostering unity, solidarity
9 hours ago -
Bugti assures transporters for addressing their problems
9 hours ago -
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar meets foreign minister of Egypt
9 hours ago -
3 drug peddlers arrested, hashish recovered
9 hours ago -
1496,990 children given polio drops in five days: DC
9 hours ago -
Six terrorists killed, hideout busted in N Waziristan IBO: ISPR
9 hours ago
-
Pakistan, Qatar agree to further expand trade, investment ties
9 hours ago -
Sindh cabinet approves Rs177.5m to strengthen, mobilize various wings of police
9 hours ago -
Faisal Karim Kundi takes oath as new KP Governor
9 hours ago -
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Chaudhry seeks more vibrant role of lawyers for ..
9 hours ago -
Tahaffuz Manzil Foster Home providing care & support to homeless children
9 hours ago -
Field hospitals now operational across Punjab: Azma Bukhari
9 hours ago