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LAHORE, Sep 29 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the Punjab government is taking practical measures to counter the spread of eye infection.
Talking to the media outside the Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) Lahore, he said school closures was also part of the government measures to counter or slow down the eye infections ratio in Punjab.
Eye infection was now spread all over Pakistan, not only in Punjab, he added. He said there would be some improvement in the situation with passage of time.
The chief minister said that strict action was being taken against fake medicine manufacturers, irrespective of their status, adding that they all would be dealt as per law.
He added that complete revamping of the Services Hospital was likely to start on Oct 9 and for the purpose all necessary work had been completed.
He hinted that some elements in Services Hospital were mistreated the MS, saying that strict action would be taken against those who blackmailed the MS. He said equipment shortages was also a serious issue which would be addressed.
Caretaker Health Minister Dr Javed Akram, Chief Secretary Zahid Aktar Zaman, Secretary Heath Ali Jan Khan and others were present.