More than 140,000 health workers in Pakistan have received the Chinese-made Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine without any severe reactions reported, said Dr Faisal Sultan, the special assistant to the prime minister on health on Friday. There are close to 400,000 health professionals in the country and I would urge them to get the vaccine, said Dr Sultan on SAMAA TV’s show Naya Din. Only minimal side effects have been reported, he said, adding that any serious reactions will be investigated immediately. On the issue of vaccine refusals the PM’s aide said he agreed with Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho about taking disciplinary action against health workers who refuse to get t.
Dr Yasmin Rashid orders VCs, principals to monitor doctors’ attendance
National
February 25, 2021
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has warned that no compromise will be made on the attendance of doctors in all public hospitals and the shortage of doctors will be overcome.
She stressed on the doctors to ensure quality treatment to the patients in public hospitals. No negligence will be tolerated in this regard, she added.
The minister was chairing a meeting in Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department here on Wednesday. The minister said MS concerned would be held responsible for poor hygienic conditions in public hospitals, adding there was no shortage of medicines in the government hospitals.
Dr Yasmin Rashid urges doctors to treat patients with care, respect
Lahore
February 23, 2021
LAHORE:Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid took oath from the students of first-year of MBBS class at the Fatima Jinnah Medical University here on Monday.
The minister said, “The students of Fatima Jinnah Medical University are taking oath to serve humanity. This is a prophetic profession. Almighty Allah has chosen you to serve humanity. You are your parents deserve congratulations for this honour. The service of doctors is compared to that of a prophet. A doctor must be inspired by great ideals to serve humanity. Saving one life is like saving humanity. A doctor’s services cannot be equated with any monetary gains. People are remembered for their services to humanity and not for their riches. Abdus Sattar Edhi made his name only by service to humanity.”
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Yasmin reviews Blood Transfusion Services’ performance
Lahore
February 18, 2021
LAHORE:Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has ordered to make three new regional blood banks fully functional.
The minister gave these directions while chairing a meeting of the Institute of Blood Transfusion Services Punjab at the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department here on Wednesday.
Special Secretary Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Silwat Saeed, Additional Secretary Development Dr Asif Tufail, Additional Secretary (Technical) Dr Salman Shahid, Fatima Jinnah Medical University Vice-Chancellor Professor Amir Zaman Khan, Blood Transfusion Authority Punjab Secretary Ms Shahnaz Naeem, Dr Shahid Mahmood and other officers were present on the occasion.