Sindh cabinet approves Rs30m for virus kits, appointment of nurses
Almost 1,000 nurses were appointed due to the COVID-19 emergency SAMAA | Health - Posted: Dec 24, 2020 | Last Updated: 3 months ago SAMAA | Health Posted: Dec 24, 2020 | Last Updated: 3 months ago
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The Sindh cabinet has approved Rs30 million to purchase coronavirus PCR testing kits as well as the appointment of almost 1,000 staff nurses to deal with the COVID-19 emergency in the province.
The Sindh health department had informed the cabinet that 300,000 PCR kits were needed for which the cabinet approved funds and requested the federal government to provide the kits.