Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, on Thursday, said that the country experiences surge in influx of COVID-19 hospitalization cases. Taking it to Twitter, he said, “Rapid build up starting to take place in COVID patients hospital inflow, as well as patients in critical care. This Indian variant has caused devastation in […]
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Pakistan Army may be called in to implement coronavirus SOPs: Dr Faisal Sultan
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan said that the country was facing the fourth COVID wave and urged the public to adopt SOPs and get vaccinated. In a virtual media briefing, the health minister said that there is a surge in COVID cases in the country as they face […]
NA approves 2 demands for grants worth Rs 49.796 bn for National Health Services
The National Assembly on Monday approved two demands for grants worth Rs 49.797 billion relating to the ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Division for the next fiscal year, rejecting all 175 “Cut Motions” moved by the opposition parties to reduce developmental expenditure for various projects and schemes. Parliamentary Secretary Zain Qureshi moved […]
Over 400,000 people vaccinated in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: As many as 6,413 more people and Health Care Worker were administered the corona vaccine at designated 34 vaccination centers yesterday, and till now, 405239 people have been vaccinated. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali informed that 369145 general public and 36071 health workers were administered vaccines in which 309214 had first, and 59931 had second […]
New mom Shreya Ghoshal gets vaccinated
Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal got vaccinated on Monday. The singer and songwriter posted a video of getting the covid-19 vaccination on instagram. She made it clear for her fans that the covid vaccine is safe for new mothers, and is in fact recommended by doctors that they get vaccinated at first preference. She said […]
Dr Faisal says Pakistan to continue vigorous efforts to combat HIV/AIDS
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulation, and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan on Sunday said that Pakistan would continue to make vigorous efforts to combat HIV/AIDS and has already made significant progress in this regard. In a video statement during the 2021 high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS at New York, he said […]
COVID-19 claims 76 lives, infects 1,303 more people
RAWALPINDI: The national tally on Thursday of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded at 44,236 with 1,303 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,978 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. 76 corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 67 of whom were under treatment in the hospitals […]
SBP extends relaxation of biometric verification to December 31
Considering the intensity and ongoing impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the State Bank of Pakistan has further extended the relaxations regarding biometric verification and activation of dormant accounts to December 31, 2021. The decision has been taken to ease the challenges faced by banks, Development Financial Institutions and Microfinance Banks, and their account holders due to […]
Pakistan moving in right direction as positivity rate drops to 3.1%, says Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: As COVID-19 cases drop to the lowest since the start of the pandemic’s third wave, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said it was heartening on Sunday to see Pakistan moving forward in its anti-COVID fight. In a statement on Twitter, the spokesperson said that due to effective policies and timely interventions, the COVID-19 […]
Covid-19 affected global health system: Faisal Sultan
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan Saturday said that Covid-19 virus affected the health system of the entire world and no one can fight against coronavirus alone at this time. Dr. Faisal Sultan said that the vaccination for corona was compulsory to stay clear from virus, adding that it can be […]