Increase in vaccination ratio observed
LAHORE: On special instructions for intensive vaccination drives, a huge rise is observed in vaccination ratio.
Celebrating dedicated week of awareness for vaccination and SOPs compliance, its positive trend, Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Sarah Aslam said only vaccination is the real remedy against Covid and its new Delta Variant.
She said in recent 24 hours 352,832 people have been vaccinated in Punjab, which is the highest number of vaccinations in a single day so far, while 307,128 citizens were vaccinated on Friday.
During the last 24 hours 59,832 citizens were vaccinated in Lahore.
A total of 11,948,015 citizens have been vaccinated across Punjab. However, reviewing Covid-19 current stats, Sarah Aslam highlights elevation in corona cases due to Delta Variant, 415 cases are reported in 24 hours getting the tally to 349,890. 329,478 patients are fully recovered and active cases are 9,547 till date. Total deaths i
Yasmin for meeting deadlines in projects
July 7, 2021
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Tuesday directed the officials to strictly observe deadlines in the ongoing development projects in a review meeting at the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Sarah Aslam, Special Secretary PSHD Salman Ghani, Additional Secretary Admin Ghulam Farid, Additional Secretary Development Omar Farooq Alvi, Additional Secretary Technical Dr Asim Altaf and others. The health minister reviewed the status of existing and under development DHQ and THQ Hospitals, BHUs, RHCs, Sehat Ghar Programme, Trauma Centres and Diagnostic Centres.
Lahore
May 25, 2021
LAHORE:A meeting chaired by Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid here on Monday decided to administer corona vaccine to all students of medical universities and colleges in the province.
Addressing the meeting, Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said that the process of vaccination is in full swing in the province and more than 124,000 people were vaccinated last day. He directed that complete data be collected to expand the scope of vaccination in the province. He said that the proposal of preferential vaccination of people from 30 important sectors including banks, industries and educational institutions is under consideration.
The Punjab chief secretary directed the officers to ensure implementation of SOPs after easing of some restrictions. He said that complacency could lead to a surge in cases. He also sought a report from the Punjab Healthcare Commission regarding underreporting of corona cases by private labs in some cities.
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to submit recommendations to the National Command and Operations Centre for allowing outdoor dining in restaurants under SOPs.The decision was taken in a.
National
May 11, 2021
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid monitored vaccination process at Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh in her visit here on Monday.
Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Sarah Aslam, Commissioner Lahore Division Captain (r) Usman Younis SP Headquarters Imran Malik and other officials were present on the occasion.
Dr Yasmin Rashid took a round of the vaccination centre at Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh. Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Sarah Aslam and Commissioner Lahore Captain (r) Usman Younis gave detailed briefing to the health minister about the arrangements at the centre. The health minister interacted with the staff at counters and monitored the vaccination process.