ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan appealed to parents to get their children vaccinated against various deadly diseases. In video message about immuniSation of children, Minister said that effective measures are being taken to ensure 100 percent immunization coverage, according to statement issued here. He said that Ministry of Health is determined to ensure universal health coverage.

Dr Nadeem Jan said frontline health workers are real heroes of our immunisation programme, who perform their duties with dedication and devotion.

Meanwhile, talking to media in Islamabad Minister said government has recalled entire batch of drug, which reportedly led to outbreak of conjunctivitis among people. An investigation has been ordered into matter.

Regarding overall condition of Dengue in country, he said situation is well under control and number of dengue cases is significantly lower as compared to previous year.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 25 2023

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