Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has called for a coordinated, collective and sustained response for tackling the coronavirus pandemic, Radio Pakistan reported.
The PM's aide was addressing a virtual session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). During his address, he said: "Unity is vital for tackling mortality, to ease the burden on health systems and support national and global economies."
He added that Pakistan has reported significantly fewer cases than initial projections. "Despite this, we are not complacent and are taking all possible steps to combat the outbreak," he said.
