ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operational Center (NCOC) has been reconstituted at the National Institutes of Health under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to a notification issued on Monday, all concerned Ministries and Directorates will remain engaged in the operations and functions of the NCOC. Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination will head the NCOC. The NCOC will extend its operations for prevention, detection, surveillance, and response to public health emergencies at the national level as well as facilitate coordination with all provinces and regions.