Tag: #DrZafarMirza
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Pirates of death profiting from Coronavirus
Lahore, 16th March: According to the reports of Baaghi TV, with the increasing toll of coronavirus cases in Pakistan, there is a huge demand for facial masks, gloves and medical protective clothing for the paramedical staff and the citizens also. According to the recent reports, the General Secretary of the Young Pharmacists Pakistan, Mr. Furqan…
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Coronavirus: Smuggling opportunist amid an outbreak
Islamabad, 13th March: According to the reports of Baaghi TV, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a probe into the case of smuggling of 20 million face masks out of Pakistan. According to the notification issued by the agency, FIA’s director of Islamabad Zone has been directed to immediately investigate the allegations and submit…
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Coronavirus Pandemic: The need for a standardised approach
Corona has no nationality yet has an intercontinental presence making situations precariously dangerous for people living across the globe. The US therefore, is spending billions of dollars to combat the virulent virus now causing ripples across the continents. They are making all possible efforts across the country in a push to bring comfort peace and…
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Govt tightens health screening at all entry points: Dr Zafar Mirza
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza Tuesday said that government has extended its extraordinary emergency measures and federal government with the collaboration of all provinces is stepping up health screening checks at all entry points to address the spread of the novel coronavirus. Talking to a private…
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Both coronavirus patients are stable: Mirza
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza on Thursday said that both Pakistani patients of coronavirus are stable and improving. In a tweet, he said that contacts traced until now and tested are all negative. “If you or somebody you know have recently returned from…
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Coronavirus: First case reported positive in Karachi
Karachi, 26th Feb: A spokesperson for the Sindh Health Department confirmed on Wednesday, the first positive case of coronavirus, in Karachi. As per the reports, a 22 year old boy, whose name is Yahya Jaffri, has been kept under observation in a Medical Institute in Karachi on the suspicion of showing coronavirus symptoms. Health and…
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Govt following China’s regulations: Dr Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr Zafar Mirza on Sunday said the government was following the China regulations as it was taking every step for the people’s interests. Talking to a private news channel, he said there were many people, who belong to other countries present in China.…
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Coronavirus: Effective screening mechanism in place at POE
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza on Sunday said effective screening mechanism has been adopted at all Points of Entry (POE) to have check on coronavirus patients. Chairing a high level meeting to discuss the coronavirus preventive measures, he said well-trained health staff has…
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WHO privides assistance to prevent Cornovirus in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP):World Health Organization (WHO) Pakistan has provided necessary technical guidance, tools for screening along with laboratory support and management of Noval Cornovirus (n-CoV) cases at federal and provincial levels. According to WHO, it has provided Infrared thermo guns which measures the temperature without touching the individual to identify suspected cases of corona…
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Efforts afoot to counter Coronavirus challenges: Dr Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): The government is fully alive to Coronavirus challenge and have devised a strategy for diagnosis and treatment of infected persons if found in Pakistan, said Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Saturday. Addressing a news conference, the SAPM said all ministries and divisions were on…