Faisal appreciates role of NIH in disease control

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr. Faisal Sultan on Thursday appreciated the important role of National Institute of Health (NIH) in disease control and prevention. Addressing the meeting, Dr Faisal informed about the reform process being undertaken by the government under the new NIH Act to transform… Continue reading Faisal appreciates role of NIH in disease control

Dr Faisal launches year’s first nationwide polio immunization drive

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan on Wednesday launched the first nationwide polio immunization campaign of the year 2022 here at Rural Health Center (RHC) Tarlai. Addressing the ceremony, Dr Faisal said that more than 43 million children will be immunized during… Continue reading Dr Faisal launches year’s first nationwide polio immunization drive

Dr Faisal expresses pleasure on first-ever visit of Bill Gates to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan on Thursday expressed deep pleasure on the first-ever visit of Microsoft owner Bill Gates to Pakistan. In a tweet on the arrival of American business tycoon, Dr Faisal said,” It is a pleasure to welcome Bill… Continue reading Dr Faisal expresses pleasure on first-ever visit of Bill Gates to Pakistan

Dr Faisal Sultan visits Mufti Mehmood Memorial Hospital

PESHAWAR, Jan 27 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr Faisal Sultan on Thursday visited D I Khan where he inspected the health care facilities being provided to the patients at Mufti Mehmood Teaching Hospital. Dr Sultan also visited the vaccination counter and inspected the stock for anti-polio and anti-corona vaccines. The… Continue reading Dr Faisal Sultan visits Mufti Mehmood Memorial Hospital

Pakistan joins hands with world to commemorate World AIDS Day: Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan Wednesday said Pakistan has joined hands with rest of the world to commemorate World AIDS Day in the country. In a video message issue here, he said the theme for this year is End Inequalities, End AIDS,… Continue reading Pakistan joins hands with world to commemorate World AIDS Day: Faisal

Awareness crucial to remain safe from diseases: Dr. Faisal Sultan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Wednesday said that awareness was crucial to remain safe from diseases. Addressing participants of International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), he said that prevention from disease was not only better but also cheaper. He said that it was observed… Continue reading Awareness crucial to remain safe from diseases: Dr. Faisal Sultan

EPI receives 23 vaccination vans from UNICEF

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday handed over 23 vans to the Federal Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI) to be used for expanding essential immunization coverage in high-risk five mega cities and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr. Faisal Sultan received… Continue reading EPI receives 23 vaccination vans from UNICEF

Around 108 mln individuals administered COVID-19 vaccines so far , NCOC told

ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Thursday was informed that 108 million people had been administered COVID-19 vaccine across the country with the national vaccination average reaching 48% in all the federating units. The NCOC morning session was held here participated by National Coordinator NCOC Major General Zafar Iqbal… Continue reading Around 108 mln individuals administered COVID-19 vaccines so far , NCOC told

Healthcare management authority to be set up in capital: Dr Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan on Monday said that the government has decided to set up a healthcare management authority in the federal capital to improve the services of primary and secondary healthcare system. Talking to the media after visiting Pind… Continue reading Healthcare management authority to be set up in capital: Dr Faisal

Dr Faisal visits Bhara Kahu Health Center

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan Monday visited the Bhara Kahu Health Center to monitor the medical services being offered to the citizens. He also received a briefing on available facilities at the center and directed the staff to ensure the provision… Continue reading Dr Faisal visits Bhara Kahu Health Center

Dr Faisal for vaccinating eligible children against COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan Friday appealed the parents to vaccinate their children aged twelve years and above against coronavirus. In a media briefing, he assured the parents that the vaccine was safe and that they should vaccinate their children without any fear.… Continue reading Dr Faisal for vaccinating eligible children against COVID-19

Dr Faisal visits Sohan Basic Health Centre

ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan Friday visited the Sohan Basic Health Centre to monitor the medical services being offered to the citizens. Dr. Faisal also received a briefing on available facilities at the center and directed the staff to ensure… Continue reading Dr Faisal visits Sohan Basic Health Centre

MDCAT post-exam analysis to ensure transparency: Dr Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Oct 04 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan on Monday said that Pakistan Medical Commission’s (PMC) MDCAT post-exam analysis will ensure transparency in the examination system. In a statement, Dr Faisal said that the step was taken to achieve the confidence of parents and students… Continue reading MDCAT post-exam analysis to ensure transparency: Dr Faisal

Faisal inaugurates community vaccination center at DHO

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan Monday inaugurated the community vaccination center at District Health Office (DHO) Islamabad. Addressing the occasion, he said that the mobile vaccination teams would ensure vaccination of the community through regular visits in populations. He termed the setting… Continue reading Faisal inaugurates community vaccination center at DHO

Quality healthcare services to be ensured for mothers, children: Dr Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan on Monday said that the government was committed to providing the best medical services at public hospitals for mothers and children in the country. During a visit to Mother and Child Health Center Aabpara, Dr. Faisal… Continue reading Quality healthcare services to be ensured for mothers, children: Dr Faisal

Citizens of age group 17-18 years eligible for COVID-19 vaccination: Dr Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr Faisal Sultan Tuesday said that citizens of age group 17 and 18 years would be allowed to get COVID-19 vaccine from September 1st. Addressing a press conference, Dr Faisal said that with this decision all young people of this… Continue reading Citizens of age group 17-18 years eligible for COVID-19 vaccination: Dr Faisal

UNICEF hands over 1000 oxygen concentrators for COVID-19 patients

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) handed over 1000 oxygen concentrators and related accessories worth $1.4 million to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNH,R&C). The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr. Faisal Sultan received the life-saving medical devices used for treating patients suffering from coronavirus infection,… Continue reading UNICEF hands over 1000 oxygen concentrators for COVID-19 patients

Faisal welcomes Gavi’s support in uplifting state of immunization

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan has welcomed the Gavi’s support to the government of Pakistan in uplifting the state of immunization. “We highly appreciate the cooperation and support of Gavi for strengthening the health system and providing maximum support in the… Continue reading Faisal welcomes Gavi’s support in uplifting state of immunization

NCOC decides to lift lockdown in Sindh from Monday

ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday decided to lift Sindh government’s province wise lockdown by August 9 and emphasised the need to enhance coordination and cohesion at all levels for disease management. The NCOC joint session was held in Karachi participated by Chairman NCOC Federal Minister for Planning, Development… Continue reading NCOC decides to lift lockdown in Sindh from Monday

Over 1 mln people being vaccinated against COVID-19 daily: Dr Faisal

QUETTA, Aug 06 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan Friday said the process of vaccination was in full swing as more than one million people were being vaccinated against COVID-19 every day. Talking to media persons, he said it was a positive sign for controlling the virus in the country.… Continue reading Over 1 mln people being vaccinated against COVID-19 daily: Dr Faisal

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