The Punjab government is paying special attention to improve the health and education sectors for providing better facilities to people particularly those living in rural areas.
Provincial Minister for Education, Mian Imran Masood said this while addressing a function organised by Fatmid Foundation in connection with World Hemophilia Day being celebrated in different parts of the world on April 17, under the auspices of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) with the slogan of "Improve Your Life".
He said that there were 15 universities and 424 colleges in the province with around 200,000 enrolled students. He said the Punjab government was paying special heed on training of teachers so that better results could be achieved in education sector. On the demand of Fatmid Foundation seeking permission to hold blood camps at educational institutions, the minister assured that he would take up the matter with authorities concerned.
Professor Dr Shahida Amjad Riaz Shah, Head Division of Pathology, Sheikh Zayed Hospital told Business Recorder on this occasion that hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder characterised by prolonged or spontaneous bleeding, especially into the muscles, joints or internal organs.
She said that regular physical activity and exercise are important for building healthy bones and strengthening muscles, and can help prevent bleeds and joint damage. She called for promoting the culture of blood donations so that those facing some blood related problems could lead healthy life.