PESHAWAR:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) representative handed over medicines worth Rs3.6 million to the provincial health minister to aid in emergency response efforts.
The representative of the WHO for Pakistan, Lou De Peng, held a meeting with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Minister, Syed Qasim Ali Shah, on Monday.
Director-General of Health Services, Dr Shaukat Ali, briefed about the current health situation. In a significant gesture, the WHO representative presented two cold chain trucks to the minister for the efficient distribution of vaccines, ensuring their effectiveness.
Additionally, he donated 1,400 Android mobile phones and 840 Android tablets to facilitate data sharing among the frontline workers of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in the merged districts of the province.
The minister expressed gratitude to WHO for its continuous support during challenging times. He also appreciated the WHO’s Pakhtunkhwa office for their consistent assistance to the Health Department.
During media interactions, the Health Minister acknowledged the technical leadership provided by the WHO.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 23rd, 2024.
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