LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has made an
appeal to civil society, doctors, teachers, students, politicians,
workers and all segments of the society to join the ongoing campaign
against dengue virus as collective efforts are needed to counter this
menace.
He was addressing a seminar on dengue virus at Al-Hamra
Hall on Friday. The Chief Minister said that an effective awareness
campaign has been launched regarding preventive measures against dengue
virus and the seminar will prove to be a milestone in this regard, says
a press release.
He said that all available resources are being
utilized against dengue virus and medical facilities have also been
improved in hospitals. He said that every human life is precious to him
and it is his firm assurance to the people that no effort will be
spared to save them from dengue fever. He said that efforts are being
made round the clock for curbing dengue virus and he will not rest
content until the disease is controlled.
Shahbaz Sharif said
that the participants of the seminar should spread the information
gained from the seminar to every nook and corner of Lahore and Punjab.
He said that arrangements have been improved in hospitals for the
benefit of dengue patients and additional staff has been posted. He
said that spray is also being conducted in all towns in a coordinated
manner. He said that emergency committees have also started functioning
and he is personally holding meetings in this regard on daily basis.
The
CM made an appeal to the people of all walks of life to join the
movement with commitment and spirit of sacrifice. He said that doctors
should not spare any effort in the treatment of patients.
He
said that all provincial departments, Members National and Provincial
Assemblies and Muslim League workers will have to come forward with the
spirit of public service and stand shoulder to shoulder with him in
this hour of trial. He said that non-governmental organizations should
also step forward and supplement the efforts to serve the ailing
humanity.
Moreover, he said that private hospitals should
minimize their rate of profit in the treatment of dengue patients. He
said that every member of the society would have to play its role for
the elimination of dengue virus. He said that a comprehensive programme
would have to be evolved for preventing the outbreak of dengue virus in
future.
He said that he is committed to public service and will
continue to serve the people undeterred by threats. He said that
President Pakistan Muslim League-N Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has
ordered that no effort should be spared for saving every one from
dengue virus. Online
