Russia has shown interest in registering its Sputnik-V vaccine in Pakistan, saying that the first ever anti-Covid vaccine developed in August last year would be ready for public use during next months
National
December 30, 2020
ISLAMABAD: The Independent Monitor Board (IMB) has set out its concerns and observations about the less than satisfactory poliovirus situation in Pakistan.
The IMB, which provides an independent assessment of the progress being made by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in the detection and interruption of polio transmission globally, has recently released its 19th and latest report. The situation in the four provinces is far from satisfactory and a sustained effort is needed to overcome the disease, the report said.
It said that Punjab had remained free of sustained wild poliovirus transmission for more than two years until mid-2018. Lahore has now become the epicentre of this transmission, with continuous detection of positive environmental samples and periodic incidence of polio cases. The sub-optimal quality of campaigns in parts of Lahore, many with migrant Pashtun communities, is largely responsible. It puts Lahore at risk of becoming an end
National
December 30, 2020
ISLAMABAD: The Independent Monitor Board (IMB) has set out its concerns and observations about the less than satisfactory poliovirus situation in Pakistan.
The IMB, which provides an independent assessment of the progress being made by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in the detection and interruption of polio transmission globally, has recently released its 19th and latest report. The situation in the four provinces is far from satisfactory and a sustained effort is needed to overcome the disease, the report said.
It said that Punjab had remained free of sustained wild poliovirus transmission for more than two years until mid-2018. Lahore has now become the epicentre of this transmission, with continuous detection of positive environmental samples and periodic incidence of polio cases. The sub-optimal quality of campaigns in parts of Lahore, many with migrant Pashtun communities, is largely responsible. It puts Lahore at risk of becoming an end
‘Punjab takes over disease surveillance, response units’
Lahore
December 17, 2020
LAHORE:Punjab has formally taken over the Disease Surveillance and Response Units in all 36 districts of the province set up with support of the federal government and the USAID. Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid made the formal announcement here on Wednesday in a video link meeting wherein the formal handing over of the units took place.
Present in the meeting were Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr Faisal Sultan, Ms Julie from USAID, Health Ministers of all provinces, officials of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department and key stakeholders. Special Assistant to Prime Minister Dr Faisal Sultan and Ms Julie elaborated the utility of the Disease, Surveillance and Response Units.
Punjab takes over Disease Surveillance, Response Units
National
December 17, 2020
LAHORE: Punjab has formally taken over the Disease Surveillance and Response Units in all 36 districts of the province set up with support of the federal government and the USAID. Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid made the formal announcement here on Wednesday in a video link meeting wherein the formal handing over of the units took place.
Present in the meeting were Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr Faisal Sultan, Ms Julie from USAID, Health Ministers of all provinces, officials of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department and key stakeholders. Special Assistant to Prime Minister Dr Faisal Sultan and Ms Julie elaborated the utility of the Disease, Surveillance and Response Units.