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Former State Minister of Health of Pakistan, Former Director Health System, World Health Organization

Islamabad, Pakistan

Joined July 2009

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Zafar Mirza

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<460> Alhamdolilah, launched first School of Universal Health Coverage at @gihdstmuPHS to align public health education, training, service & research with UHC. An MoU was signed between @NHSRCofficial and STMU - a unique MoU between the government & the Pvt Sector to advance UHC.

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<352> I have resigned as SAPM. I came to 🇵🇰 on a personal invitation of @ImranKhanPTI leaving WHO. I worked hard & honestly. It was a privilege to serve Pakistan. I am satisfied that I leave at a time when COVID-19 has declined in 🇵🇰 as a result of a grand national effort.

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خدا کا شکر ہے کہ کرونا وائرس کے کنٹرول میں مجھے پاکستان کے لئے خقیر خدمات انجام دینے کاُموقعہ میسر ہے۔ وزیراعظم عمران خان کی قیادت میں انشاللہ اس جنگ میں پاکستان پہلے کی نسبت مضبوط ملُک کے طور پر اُبھرے گا۔ مجھے روزانہ بےشمار دعاوُں بھرے پیغام ملتے ہیں۔ آپکا دلی شکریہ۔

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Prime Minister Imran Khan was tested today for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus strain that causes coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]. The test used was a polymerase chain reaction (PCR). I am happy to report that his test is NEGATIVE. <289>

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“کرونا تب تک آپ کے گھر نہیں آئے گا جب تک آپ خود اُسے لینے باہر نہیں جائیں گے” <267>

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<327> I have tested positive for COVID-19. Under med advice I have isolated myself at home & taking all precautions. I have mild symptoms. Please keep me in your kind prayers. Colleagues, keep up the good work! You are making a big difference & I am proud of you.

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کورونا تیزی سے پھیل رہا ہے اور پچھلی دفعہ کی نسبت اس مرتبہ ذیادہ پاکستانی مر سکتے ہیں۔ ایس میں پی ڈی ایم کا اعلان کہ وہ باوجود پابندی کہ جلسے جاری رکھیں گے انتہائی غیر ذمہ داری ہے۔ مجھے امید ہے کہ سیاست دان عقل کے ناخن لیں گے اور سیاست سے ذیادہ لوگوں کی جانوں کی فکر کریں گے۔

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I can confirm that until now there is no corona related death in 🇵🇰. Geo report about a death in GB is incorrect. The corona virus test of the patient is -ve. I request media reporters that in rush to break the news first, please don’t misreport. Check your facts twice <261>

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220/ I can confirm first two cases of corona virus in Pakistan. Both cases are being taken care of according to clinical standard protocols & both of them are stable. No need to panic, things are under control. I will hold press conf tomorrow on return from Taftan.

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Face masks are now mandatory to be worn by everybody while in crowded public places, mosques, bazaars, shopping malls, public transport ie road, rail and flights. We have reviewed our guidelines for wearing masks and have added a mandatory section <311>.

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About vaccine for COVID-19: Pakistan is approached by Chinese company for possible trails. We have asked for more info which we will evaluate through relevant experts from safety, ethics, regulation & feasibility perspectives before deciding. Too early to say anything! <290>

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<354> I am very pleased about the appointment of @fslsltn Dr Faisal Sultan as SAPM health. As Fed Minister he will be able to make decisions which is important. A capable professional with a good worldview. A good friend. I wish him every success. GodSpeed.

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In no time 🇵🇰 has achieved sufficiency in PPEs production. 5 grps r working on developing local ventilators. This is the inspiring spirit of 🇵🇰. A recent exhibition of local med equipmnts led by @fawadchaudhry & inaugurated by @ImranKhanPTI was a testimony to this spirit. <298>

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پی-ٹی-آئی کے مخالفین میرے نام کے ساتھ ادویات کی قیمتوں کا ذکر کر کے شک ڈالنے کی کوشش کرتے رہتے ہیں۔ ریکارڈ کے لئے، میرے خلاف کسی قسم کا کوئی کیس نہیں۔ میں نے ایمانداری سے ذمہ داریاں نبھائیں- میرا ضمیر بالکل صاف ہے۔ میں اب پاکستان میں رہتا ہوں اور میرے پاس کوئی دوسری شہریت نہیں۔

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224/ Both patients of #COVID ー19 are stable and improving. Contacts traced until now and tested are all negative, Alhamdililah

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221/ No need to panic about #Coronavirus but be careful and act responsibly! Remember, 97% cases of Coronavirus fully recover. Please share widely this PUBLUC SERVICE MESSAGE

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I have the highest respect & regard for the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan i.e. Justice Gulzar Ahmed, who is well known for his integrity, competence & patriotism & I hold all the Judges of the SC in the highest esteem. <284>

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Important points to understand about #coronavirus from WHO <256>

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For the first time in history the National Security Committee was convened on a public health issue. Under the leadership of PM @ImranKhanPTI , there is a national unified response to scale up measures to fight #coronavirus in 🇵🇰. Following decisions were taken 👇🏾-248

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A very big statement by Larry Summers, a big name in health economics world. Credit goes to all who have worked tirelessly on frontlines, day and night. 🇵🇰 Zindabad! Same national effort is now needed for realizing UHC for the people of Pakistan. Inshallah, will also happen.

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Larry Summers the former chief economist of world bank and former chief of economic advisory council of president obama says if the US had handled covid as well as Pakistan it could have saved 10 trillion dollars

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194/ Alhamdolilah, as of today we have now capability of diagnosing #Coronarivus in Pakistan. I want to applaud our NIH leadership and team for their hard work in securing the reagent for diagnosing.

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Thnx to @AdilHaiderMD of #AKU to help develop a program on my request to strengthen ICUs in the country for #COVID19 patients. It includes telemed support to staff working in ICUs. This will complement another training program for 5000 frontline workers we have initiated. <281>

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There are now 52 confirmed cases, of which effective contact tracing is being carried out. We’ve increased our diagnostic capacity, and are now able to carry out #coronavirus test in 13 labs across the country <257>

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I am just back from PIMS. Dr Sarwat is now admitted to a dedicated private room & I have reviewed the situation & have given instructions to improve the state of affairs. I assure all health care workers & thier families of Govt’s full support. We care for you & we mean it! <300>

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I feel blessed to be able to make a small contribution to a grand national effort in fighting corona virus led by #ImranKhanPTI . I am humbled & draw strength from many duas that I receive daily. Thank you all 🙏. Inshallah Pakistan will emerge stronger out of #COVID ー19 epidemic.

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With deep regret I confirm the death of first Pakistani due to #coronavirus . A 50 yr old male from Mardan recently returned from Umra, developed fever, cough & breathing difficulty and tested +ve for corona virus. Contacts are being screened. Our condolences to the family. <262>

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Pakistan plans to increase its daily testing capacity for #coronavirus to 20000 in coming days. Currently it is 6584/day. <276>

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<393> I whole heartedly wish our Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI symptomless infection and quick and complete recovery from COVID-19.

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<358> Pakistan included among 7 countries by WHO Director General - countries that world can learn from about how to fight future pandemics. Great honor for the people of Pakistan. Alhamdolilah 🙏.

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Protect yourself from fake new and wrong information not just corona virus! <276>

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A correction with ref to what I said in the press conf today. Here are the correct numbers: out of a total 6589 quarantined so far in Pakistan (including Zaireen from Iran), 2500 results have been finalized. 588 (24%) have tested +ve for COVID while 1,912 (76%) tested -ve.

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Due to ongoing negative discussion about the role of SAPMs & criticism on the gov, I choose to resign. Pakistani people deserve a better health care. I have worked sincerely to contribute to this cause. 🇵🇰 will Inshallah emerge out of COVID-19 with a stronger hlth care system.

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Some local Drs are recommending use of specific medicines for prevention of #COVID ー19. Not right! Here is what WHO says, “there is no evidence that current medicine can prevent or cure the disease. WHO does not recommend any medicine as a prevention or cure for COVID-19.” <270>

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I have called an emergency meeting tomorrow of all head of the departments of PIMS to address all the important issues being faced by the medical staff & patients. Safety of health workforce is my first priority while responding to #coronavirus <265>

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243/ Cases in Pakistan have more than doubled in last 24 hours. This is not surprising. Disease has spread in 106 countries. All 19 cases have brought this from abroad. All are stable. There is no evidence of local spread as yet. If we act responsibly we can avoid spread.

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<364> Some political leaders keep claiming that I have made big money & now settled abroad!! What nonsense! I am very much in Pakistan & I took the public office as a sacred trust & served honestly. One way or the other I will continue to work for health reforms in the country.

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<386> As a citizen I am furious that COVID vaccines are being given to influentials at the cost of frontline health workers. Anyone, from whichever political party & however rich, who has received the vaccine against the policy تو اُن کے لئے شرم سے ڈوب مرنے کا مقام ہے۔

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200/ This is also from Wuhan City.

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Pharmacists are often the unsung heroes- the experts in medicines who are at the #COVID19 frontline; not only providing medicines but also advice and support around #CoronaVirus Let us thank them for the hard work & continuity of their essential healthcare service.<280>

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222/ It is not a coincidence that 🇵🇰 is a last country among its immediate neighbors to report #COVID ー19. It is a testimony to our strategy. If we continue to apply our SOPs & guidelines & if we all act responsibly we would be able to avoid wide-spread of disease in Pakistan.

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Reliable account of the #COVID ー19 situation in 🇵🇰, authentic statistics, government measures & what you should do - I along with SAPM National Security, Chairman NDMA & other Colleagues will be providing daily official live media update at 12:30pm. Stay tuned! Stay safe <266>

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<316> Fake news are circulating about me and my wife turning corona positive. THIS IS INCORRECT. Both of us are negative Alhamdolilah. But who will make accountable the irresponsible media who keeps reporting unsubstantiated news. Legal notice is on the way to the below!

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<321> National stock taking of Dexamethasone is completed by DRAP & I am pleased to report that we have enough stocks of the medicine available in Pakistan. It is available on prescription only. Any availability issues can be reported on DRAP hotline 0800-03727.

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<371> COVID19 is surging & can be much more dangerous than the 1st wave which means more deaths of Pakistanis. It is highly irresponsible of PDM to defy ban on public meetings. I hope sanity would prevail & people’s’ lives will be considered more important than politics.

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NDMA is the lead operational agency of 🇵🇰 in #COVID ー19 emergency. A whole-of-the-Govt approach is being employed. Any one want to donate to help GoP with the response please contact: Maj Sajjad Kiani +92 334 5888555 or + 92 3432851914 or +92 51 9201056 advisor @ndma .gov.pk <267>

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Until now we traced and tested over 1000 contacts. I am proud of our healthcare workers! Support them by keeping yourself and your families safe. Follow social distancing, stay at home and wash your hands regularly. Thank you Team ICT! <288>

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<343> A picture is worth a thousand words.

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COVID19 update The Federal govt, provinces and all stake holders are working on war footing for safety & well being of people of Pk. All resources are mobilised and measures taken for prevention and mitigation. So Far there are 247 confirmed cases. Provincial breakdown👇🏾 <259>

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<347> Today, Alhamdolilah, we have the lowest number of deaths in Pakistan due to COVID-19 in last 3 months. We had a peak of 153 deaths on 20 June and in last 24 hours we had 20. This is 87% reduction in COVID-19 related deaths. Yet no place for any complacency!

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223/ If you or somebody you know have recently returned from China, Iran or a country where #COVID ー19 is prevalent and if there are symptoms like fever, cough, difficulty in breathing - please report by calling at 1166.

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239/ A patient from Karachi, tested #COVID ー19 positive today. All contacts are quarantined. This is 7th case in 🇵🇰 though 1 has already recovered & discharged & another one is ready to be discharged. If we all act responsibly we can avoid corona virus outbreak in Pakistan.

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<353> This Eid should make us think about the philosophy of sacrifice. We should sacrifice our narrow personal interests, inflated egos & biases for the greater public good. When most people make such sacrifices we emerge as a stronger, responsible & caring society. Eid Mubarak.

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پنجاب نے کوروناکیسز میں کمی کیلئے قابل ستائش کام کیاہے۔ 13جون کو2705نئے کیسز سامنے آئے تھے جو کم ہو کرکل صرف 372 رہ گئے،یوں نئے کیسز میں %85 کمی آئی۔ 9جون کو کُل ٹیسٹس کا %25 مثبت تھا جوکم ہوکر %5 تک آگیا ہے تاہم چیلنج ابھی ختم نہیں ہوا، عیدالاضحی پر ہم سب کو دوگنی محنت کرنا ہوگی

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<402> An unfortunate day in 🇵🇰 - 201 deaths due to COVID-19 in 24 hours. This is a maximum number of deaths in a day since the beginning of the disease. If we act responsibly we can prevent and minimise this loss. But people are still not observing SOPs!! Very unfortunate.

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Young innovators & startups, help fight corona virus: We have launched National #HealthHackathon together with @NIC_Pakistan . I’m calling out to all our young & brilliant minds to come fwd & share your ideas to help us fight #coronavirus . Apply here: <273>

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<392> Alhmdolilah, had 1st dose of COVID vaccine (Sinopharm). Thanks to Govt & also 🙏to China for this valuable donation. I had it in FG Hospital, Islamabad. Arrangements were excellent. I urge all health professionals & people >60 to please register and get vaccinated.

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<377> Happy Christmas to all Pakistani Christians and international friends. Below image is a great gesture of interfaith harmony.

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<357> Started today “Sehatmand Pakistan” (صحت مند پاکستان) at @Humtvnetwork - a segment on topical health issues nested in popular morning show Subha say Agey (صبح سے آگے) with @Shiffa_ZY and @Ovaismangalwala .

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244/ The most important to limit the spread of #coronavirus is to ensure that we observe hygiene by washing hands properly, avoid touching our face & keep distance with sick people. The govt is working hard to contain the spread, but we all need to take our part in this fight.

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Despite growing number of cases & unfortunate deaths, Pakistan Alhamdolilah has amongst the best responses in the world from both disease control and social mitigation perspectives. Let’s continue to keep it this way. See the graph below:

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Had a good meeting with HoDs of PIMS along with NDMA rep. PPEs for all hlth wrkrs regularly; at least 70 additional beds are identified for corona patients; an emergency management committee formed, nurses & paramedics included. Spcl training sessions to be organized

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I strongly condemn the recent social media campaign against the Judiciary & would like to clarify that I stand with the Hon’ble Chief Justice & Judges of the SC and will do all to assist the Hon’ble Court & shall continue to work to serve the people to the best of my ability.

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213/ I am pleased to confirm that Alhamdolilah our four students that had developed #coronavirus disease in China are now fully recovered and today they have been discharged from the hospital. 98% of all corona virus confirmed patients fully recover.

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242/حکومت کی بدلتی ہوئی صورتحال پر گہری نظر ھے رپورٹ ہونیوالے نیے کیسز کو بہترین طبی نگہداشت کی جارہی ھے پریشان ہونے کی ضرورت نہیں صورتحال مکمل طور پر قابو میں ھے وفاقی اور صوبائی حکومتیں ملکر عوام کو کروانا وائرس سے بچاؤ کیلئے ہنگامی بنیادوں پر کام کر رہی ہیں

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<421> These 2 young women lost lives to COVID19. Both were pregnant and not vaccinated as they feared about negative effects on their babies. How tragic! PLEASE NOTE : COVID vaccines are safe in pregnancy. All pregnant should get vaccinated. Not getting vaccinated can be lethal.

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201/ At Islamabad airport this morning - received passengers from China along with HE Chinese Ambassador in 🇵🇰 CZ6007 brought 69 passengers including 57 Pakistanis and 12 Chinese. We supervised implementation of “Airport SOPs” & I interviewed passengers.

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234/ We have now 5th confirmed case of #COVID19 in federal areas. Patient is stable and is being managed well. I request the media to respect the privacy of the patient and the family.

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226/ At Taftan-Zahdan border. Reviewed the situation and now we have a plan! Over next few days we will gradually allow Pakistani Zaireens returning from Iran in batches after full health screening. Point of entry is being strengthened. Thanks to all for the hard work!

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<355> Happy Independence Day! Remember what Quaid said while addressing the 1st constituent assembly of 🇵🇰 on 11 Aug 1947: “No tolerance for bribery and corruption.” “Severe punishments for Black-marketing.” “End the evil of nepotism”. Full speech here:

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Ramzan Mubarak! My home will be my mosque this Ramzan. Good for me, good for you, good for all in the times of COVID-19! <291>

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Today I convened a VC with all health ministers. We agreed to work together with a nat approach to support our frontline health workers through adequate supply of PPEs, trainings on rational use, SOPs & motivational communication. WHO announced financial support, thanks. <296>

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231/ New and upgraded thermo scanners are now installed in major airports around Pakistan. This will further improve the efficiency of our port of entries and first line of defense against #coronavirus @CheGovpk

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<356> My summary of the rise and fall of COVID-19 in Pakistan, in The News op-ed today:

Rise and fall of Covid-19

Defying all projections and against all odds, Pakistan has successfully bent the Covid-19 curve. Slow rise, early peak and steep decline -- what is at work and how have we managed to surprise...

www.thenews.com.pk

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Launching today at PIMS first training course on PPEs use under the auspices of “We Care! National Campaign for Protection and Support of Frontline Health Care Workers”. An online course which will be given to 100,000 HCWs across the country. All Hlth Ministers fully on board.

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216/ Alhamdolilah, Pakistan continues to be a #coronavirus free country - the reasons are: we have followed good public health; WHO recommendations; and we have hugely strengthened our port of entries. Pakistan has never seen such robust health screening at airports.

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30/ وزیراعظم عمران خان کے عوام دوست VISION کے مطابق، عوام کی سہولت کیلیے کل کے 23/6 The News اور Express اخبارات میں 469 ادویات کی کم کی گئی قیمتیں شائع کی گئی ہیں تاکہ ہر شخص ادویات کی اصل قیمت سے آگاہ رہے۔ شکایات کی صورت میں 080003727 یا m-rasheed @dra .gov.pk پر رابطہ کیجئے

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Zafar Mirza

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@Asad_Umar Thank you @Asad_Umar and NCOC. It’s been one of my greatest privileges to work for betterment of Pakistan and safeguard people’s health. “Together we fought COVID-19”. We should not let our guards down moving forward.

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<317> Govt allowed sometime ago a clinical trial on plasma therapy which is yielding encouraging results according to the investigators. COVID-19 recovered patients can donate plasma at the following centers:

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I established DRAP Expert Committee on ventilators last wk. At a great speed they have already produced “Fast Track Acceptance Test Procedure for Locally Developed Mechanical Ventilators for COVID-19”. Thanks. Document will be available at <278>

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Zafar Mirza

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A great opportunity for universities, technologists and researchers to help the nation deal more effectively with the challanges of #COVID ー19 through rapid research and innovation. #HEC has opened a door to invite proposals. Another innovative plan soon, stay tuned!

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Zafar Mirza

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حکومت تمام ہیلتھ ورکرز جو کرونا وائرس کے مریضوں کی دیکھ بھال پر مامور ہیں کی حفاظت اور ٹریننگ کو یقینی بنا رہی ہے ۔ اس سلسلے میں تمام ہیلتھ ورکرز کو پرسنل پروٹیکشن ایکوپمنٹ مہیا کیے جا رہے ہیں اور تقریباَ 5ہزار ہیلتھ ورکرز کی ٹریننگ کے لیے پروگرام بھی شروع کیا جائے گا <272>

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Zafar Mirza

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<351> Rise & fall in daily COVID-19 cases in Pakistan: on 14 June we had a peak of 6825 cases & in the last 24 hrs we had 936 cases in country - a decline of 86%. Last time we saw daily cases in three digits was almost 3 months ago, on 3 May. No place for any complacency please!

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Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI signs the call for "People's Vaccine Against Covid-19" , says no leader can rest easy until every individual in every nation is able to rapidly access a vaccine. <305> Link: … @UNAIDS #COVID ー19

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<318> Positive results from UK on use of Dexamethaone in critical patients welcomed by WHO as a 1st treatment to be shown to reduce mortality in patients with COVID-19 requiring Oxygen or ventilator support. Expert Committee in 🇵🇰 to consider inclusion.

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<334> My condolences to the family of Prof. Mustafa Kamal Pasha, an acclaimed surgeon & VC of Nishtar Medical Uni & a hero of Pakistan’s fight against Covid. He stopped admin work & started clinical care to help patients to fill the HR gap. A Shaheed. We solute you Sir & #WeCare

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Zafar Mirza

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<424> A Pakistani startup, Bioniks has successfully provided a brain-controlled prosthetic to a 4 year Mohamed Sideeq who lost his arm, a youngest person to receive such a prosthetic - a world record. Previously, it was 8 years old in the UK. @bioniks .org making 🇵🇰 proud.

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193/ I am launching a GoP official Public Service Message on novel corona virus. The key point: no need to panic but also don’t take it lightly. It is preventable if appropriate public health measures are taken at appropriate time. I congratulate the production team! Viral it pl!

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<348> “BE CAREFUL. If we pass Eid and Muharram with caution, there are chances that all closed businesses might reopen”. A quote from @ImranKhanPTI media brief yesterday.

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<328> I and my family are extremely thankful 🙏 for thousands of get-well msgs, prayers & flowers. I am stable with mild symptoms. Meanwhile, work is continuing. No place for complacence despite improving numbers. Testing needs to increase and team is working on it.

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A great resource on #COVID2019 in Pakistan on official website of Fed Ministry of Nat Health Service, Regulation & Coordination. Thank you #NITB , #DigitalPakistan & our Coms team. <248>

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<339> ICT has done wonders in controlling COVID-19. Meticulous case detection and isolation. On 13 June 4136 tests & 771 +ve. Yesterday, 1452 tests & only 26 +ve. Decline in positive cases by 95%. Hats off to DHO & Local Admn teams & their 24/7 work.

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Zafar Mirza

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<406> Political opponents of PTI keep bringing my name & imply my involvement in drug pricing etc. To put the record straight - there is absolutely no case against me. I served with dignity & have a clear conscience. I live in Pakistan & don’t have any other nationality.

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ICT: 7 Punjab: 9 Sindh: 183 KPK: 19 Bln: 15 AJK: 1 GB: 13 There is no COVID19 related reported deaths so far in Pak. Allhamdolillah. <260>

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My heart goes out to the victims and their families of Karachi PIA tragedy. May Allah provide sabar to the families and eternal peace to the departed souls.

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It was an honor to present yesterday to the Honorable Cheif Justice of Pakistan and other honorable Supreme Court Judges the situation on COVID-19 in the country and Govt comprehensive response. <279>

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236/ 6th case of #coronavirus in Pakistan is confirmed. The patient is in clinically stable condition in Sindh and is being well taken care of.

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