The Punjab government on Thursday declared an emergency in all public sector hospitals amid rising tension between Pakistan and India, Radio Pakistan reported. Earlier on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar directed the authorities concerned to ensure better healthcare facilities and provision of medicines at all government hospitals across the province. The chief minister directed that the decision of uniform fee for medical tests in government hospitals should be reviewed. “It is satisfying that quality healthcare facilities have been provided to the needy people through Sehat Sahulat Program,” he added. Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Health Advisor Muhammad Hanif Pitafi, ACS, spokesperson to the chief minister and other officers concerned attended the meeting.

Source: Pakistan Today February 28, 2019 15:59 UTC