Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif says all out efforts are being made for saving the people from dengue virus. The deadly outbreak would be controlled through collective efforts, cooperation of people and consultation of experts.
Presiding over the meeting of special emergency committee, set up for controlling dengue virus he said that the campaign against dengue virus is being driven in the form of a movement and civil society, students, teachers as well as all segments of the society should join it. He also issued instructions for the purchase of medicines and the machinery required for the elimination of dengue virus on emergent basis.
Heads of emergency committees of nine towns, Members of National and Provincial Assemblies, senior doctors, principals of medical colleges, experts and representatives of World Health Organization were present.
CM Punjab said that there should not be any delay in this regard. He directed to set up a help line immediately for the benefit of dengue patients and general public. The Chief Minister directed Secretary Health to ensure abundant supply of kits, medicines and other items in hospitals for the treatment of dengue patients and warned that no laxity or negligence will be tolerated in this regard.
He said that all out resources are being utilized for controlling dengue virus and nine special emergency committees headed by elected representatives have been set up at town level. He said that these committees have been given complete authority and holding their meetings on daily basis. He said that elected representatives are standing besides the
Cooperation of the people in this difficult time is vital for elimination of dengue virus. He said that young generation and students of medical colleges have also been included in the campaign against dengue virus who will pay door to door visits to create public awareness regarding dengue virus.
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