ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Federal Minister for Capital Administration and Development (CAD) Nazar M. Gondal has directed the heads of the public sector hospitals of the capital to make all necessary arrangements to tackle patients infected with dengue, if any, as the season of the deadly mosquito has begun.

The minister was chairing a high-level meeting here at the ministry to chalk out a plan for dealing with the disease.

“Complete preparations must be in place well before we receive any cases of dengue fever in capital hospitals. You need to thoroughly examine the existing facilities, further help and assistance required, etc. and get back to us on Monday to finalise a proper procedure as a precautionary measure”, said the minister, He directed that adequate arrangements like reservation of special and netted beds, diagnosis facilities and availability of necessary medicines shall be made. He added that the hospital authorities should be proactively prepared to handle the situation in case any patient is suffering from fever.

The minister also directed the officials of the ministry to issue instructions to the public sector educational institutions for taking precautionary measures, against the dengue virus.

He said that the administration must arrange for fumigation etc; and students must be educated to take protective measures in this season.

Opinion

Editorial

Weathering the storm
Updated 29 Apr, 2024

Weathering the storm

Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Afghan repatriation
29 Apr, 2024

Afghan repatriation

COMPARED to the roughshod manner in which the caretaker set-up dealt with the issue, the elected government seems a...
Trying harder
29 Apr, 2024

Trying harder

IT is a relief that Pakistan managed to salvage some pride. Pakistan had taken the lead, then fell behind before...
Return to the helm
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Return to the helm

With Nawaz Sharif as PML-N president, will we see more grievances being aired?
Unvaxxed & vulnerable
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Unvaxxed & vulnerable

Even deadly mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria have vaccines, but they are virtually unheard of in Pakistan.
Gaza’s hell
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Gaza’s hell

Perhaps Western ‘statesmen’ may moderate their policies if a significant percentage of voters punish them at the ballot box.