QUETTA: A meeting of the National Party (NP) held on Tuesday discussed policies regarding procurement and administration of coronavirus vaccine and management of the impact of Covid-19 on economy and education sector in Balochistan.
The party demanded that the government take special measures to safeguard the lives of people, especially doctors and paramedical staff. Moreover, the vaccine should be provided to every citizen free of cost.
The party also demanded that private sector be allowed to import the vaccine and a health emergency be declared in Balochistan until the elimination of the virus.
The public and private hospitals should be asked to designate separate coronavirus wards to treat Covid-19 patients. The party called for upgrading health facilities in the province and sought an increase in the health budget for the purpose.