Punjab Minister for Excise, Taxation and Finance Mian Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman has said that campaign against dengue is a consistent effort, which would continue until elimination of the virus. He said that Punjab government had allocated 19 percent additional budget for the provision of health services in the province. He said that by increasing the health budget up to 102 billion rupees, the present government had ensured modern health facilities and free medicines to the masses.
He said that Ulema had deep respect among the masses, therefore, they should communicate protective steps regarding dengue virus to the public. He was speaking to the participants of dengue awareness walk, here on Sunday. The minister said that every effort would be made by the government to prevent spread of dengue virus during the current season. He said that with the cooperation of the masses, the government would be able to succeed in controlling the dengue virus. Meanwhile, the minister also inaugurated District Lahore Weightlifting Championship at Shadbagh.
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