Saturday, August 21, 2010

PM CALLS MEETING ON AUG.24 TO REVIEW HEALTH SITUATION IN FLOOD HIT AREAS

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has called a meeting on Tuesday (Aug 24) to review the prevailing health situation and emerging health concerns in the flood affected areas.The meeting will also discuss plans and interventions to prevent and control outbreaks of communicable diseases, ensure provision of essential health services including MNCH (Maternal Newborn and Child Health) and essential medicines.





The existing coordination mechanism will also be reviewed with a view to strengthening the current structure and to improve efficiency and effectiveness of emergency health response.
This meeting will be attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Health, NDMA, all Provincial Governments, UN Agencies, International partners and other health bodies in the country involved in response to this crisis in health sector.

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