Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high- level meeting, here Friday, which was given a briefing by General Director Ministry of Health Turkey Dr Oner Guner on preventive measures against Congo virus, case management system, training of medical staff and the role of Institute of Public Health. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that healthcare system of Turkey is very efficient and organized.
He said that Punjab government will benefit from the experience and expertise of Turkey with regard to protective measures against Congo virus, case management system and training of medical staff. He said that the experience of Turkey will also be utilised in reforms in healthcare system. He said that Turkey has improved its healthcare system through comprehensive reforms and the healthcare system of Punjab will also be uplifted for the provision of the best health services. He said that immediate measures will be taken in Punjab on the model of Turkish healthcare system. The Chief Minister said that full benefit will be taken from the experience of Turkey for the provision of treatment facilities to the citizens and all out measures will be taken for prevention from Congo virus.
Shahbaz Sharif said that training of medical staff is essential for case management system, therefore, the existing laboratory will also be upgraded and modernised. He said that it is time for practical efforts and adopt the procedure evolved for this purpose. The Chief Minister further said that in view of Eid-ul-Azha, Livestock Department should also carry out surveillance of cattle in an effective manner. He said that service to ailing humanity is a form of worship and those not paying attention to their responsibilities in this regard have no right to stay on their posts.
He said that the failure of departments concerned in adopting preventive measures against Congo virus and devising case management system is lamentable. He said that it is unfortunate that Institute of Public Health and Directorate General Health Services are also laying the responsibility of up-gradation of the lab for diagnostic tests on each other. The Chief Minister said that this state of affairs will not be allowed to continue and every institution will have to give results.