Islamabad, September 01, 2023 (PPI-OT): Dr Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala, World Health Organziation Representative in Pakistan called on Caretaker Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan. In the meeting, measures taken for the improvement of health sector were discussed.
WHO Chief congratulated the Minister for Health on assuming this important responsibility. The appointment of a world-renowned public health expert is a welcome development for the health sector, Dr Palitha said. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean has expressed their happiness on your appointment, he said WHO has stood by Pakistan in every difficult hour. The services of the World Health Organization in dealing with the outbreak of Corona virus are commendable.
We appreciate whose support in polio eradication efforts, Dr. Nadeem Jan said. My mission is to ensure massive reforms in the health sector in the short term. Without the development of health and education, social development cannot be attained, said the Health Minister The health sector needs strong investment to meet public aspirations. Health systems are being strengthened to deal with multiplicity and epidemics.
Providing quality service for the improvement of the health sector is part of my agenda. Primary health care system is also being strengthened, said the Health Minister we are ensuring universal Health Coverage through National Health Card. In the province of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, where polio virus is present, an integrated strategy is being developed.
I have given this task to the polio program to take every step for stopping the spread of the virus by the end of this year, said the Health Minister Support of World Health Organization in the health sector is commendable, Dr. Nadeem Jan said.
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