Lab expects Sputnik V doses for commercial sale in a week ISLAMABAD: A lab will soon receive Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine for commercial sale, a company official said... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Zafar Mirza resigns as SAPM on Health He said he has resigned due to the ongoing negative discussion about the role of SAPMs and criticism on the government. Published 29 Jul, 2020 03:45pm
SAPM Mirza says availability of COVID-19 vaccine 'unlikely' this year He said Pakistan will develop and execute a strategy to ensure early and reliable access to a vaccine in Pakistan. Updated 23 Jul, 2020 12:18pm
Dr Zafar Mirza tests positive for coronavirus The SAPM on health said he has mild symptoms. Published 06 Jul, 2020 10:57am
Complaint management system launched to facilitate health workers: Mirza Special assistant says the staff will inform workers regarding the status of their complaint and how it has been resolved Published 19 Jun, 2020 03:17pm
Pakistan considering inclusion of Dexamethaone for treating critically ill COVID-19 patients Zafar Mirza said Expert Committee will consider inclusion. Published 17 Jun, 2020 11:17am
Pakistan Govt boosts blood donations drive in Pakistan with Facebook “The global pandemic has been a reminder that it is more important than ever to accelerate voluntary blood donations across Pakistan,” says Dr Zafar Mirza. Published 13 Jun, 2020 07:25pm
Pakistan Mirza announces special package for healthcare workers The package covers financial incentives, training and support mechanism in case of contracting COVID. Published 12 Jun, 2020 11:11pm
Battling Covid-19: Health workers to be provided relief in taxes, says Mirza SAPM says govt has devised a package for health workers who are directly involved in treating coronavirus patients Updated 12 Jun, 2020 12:59pm
Pakistan Govt pursuing a holistic strategy to combat coronavirus: Mirza Special assistant says government took best decisions in the best interest of the people Published 10 Jun, 2020 04:46pm
Pakistan Testing capacity increases, safety measures implemented to control COVID-19 cases in Pakistan: Dr Mirza Commenting on WHO lockdown policy, he said the prediction and assessment shared by WHO with Pakistan about rising number of cases was true. Published 10 Jun, 2020 01:57am
No shortage of health facilities for COVID-19 patients: Mirza Mirza said that only 28 percent ventilators are being used at hospitals while sufficient quantity is available for incoming patients. Published 01 Jun, 2020 12:23am