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KARACHI, Aug 24 (APP):The Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar has expressed his anger over the lack of life-saving medicines across the province.
According to a statement issued here on Thursday, the Caretaker Chief Minister has instructed the Provincial Health Minister Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz over the telephone to take action against the sale of substandard medicines in hospitals and markets.
The CM asked the minister of health to ensure the provision of quality medicines in all public sector hospitals. He also sought a report on the shortage of life-saving medicines.
Justice(R) Maqbool Baqar asked the officers concerned that action must be initiated against responsible elements as they will not be allowed to play with the lives of innocent people.
The health department officers were directed that proper inspection of medicine markets should be ensured so that action could be taken against responsible elements.
The Caretaker CM also directed the health minister that Anti Dengue and Malaria Control programs should be made more effective.
In order to stop the spread of malaria and dengue virus, the Caretaker CM directed local body institutions to conduct anti-mosquito spray in respective areas.