CM Punjab, WHO Regional Director determined to work together

Lahore: Dr. Hanan Balkhy, Regional Director for Eastern Mediterranean of World Health Organization (WHO) met Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz.

Dr. Hanan Balkhy congratulated Maryam Nawaz on being elected as the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab while Maryam also felicitated Dr. Hanan on assuming the post of Regional Director of WHO.

Chief Minister Punjab appreciated the services of Dr. Hanan Balkhy in the health sector and especially in public infection control.

Talking on this occasion, Maryam Nawaz said: “There will be full cooperation and support with WHO for the prevention and treatment of diseases. The health sector is the first priority, 32 field hospitals have been activated for the rural people. Within five years, we will achieve the goal of building a state-of-the-art hospital in every district”.

WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean stated that timely measures are necessary to protect people living in remote areas from epidemics. WHO will cooperate to provide timely health services in emergencies of natural disasters.