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PM Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self isolating at home
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Congratulations to the NIH Pak team and its leadership for successful fill/finish (from concentrate) of the Cansino vaccine with the help of Cansino Bio Inc. China. The product has passed the rigorous internal QA testing. An imp step to help in our vaccine supply line
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It has been truly a privilege and honor to serve Pakistan over the last 2 years - for the first 4 months as focal person for Covid-19 and then 20 months as SAPM Health and member of PMIK's team.
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Honored by the confidence reposed by PM
@ImranKhanPTI
and humbled by the responsibility entrusted. Grateful for all the support received. Will need everyone on board to deliver the much needed healthcare reforms for Pakistan.
Prime Minister has been pleased to appoint Dr. Faisal Sultan as SAPM on National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination with immediate effect. Dr. Faisal Sultan shall hold status of Federal Minister.
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پاکستان میڈیکل کالجز کے امتحانات کے حوالے سے کل ایک اہم اجلاس بلایا ھے جس میں صورتحال کا تمام پہلوؤں تفصیلی جائزہ لیا جائے گا
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PM Imran Khan has made steady clinical recovery from Covid and his lab parameters have remained stable. He has been advised that he may resume work and build up his work routine over the next few days. This is in line with national and int'l guidelines
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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.
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It is a pleasure to welcome Mr Bill Gates on his first ever visit to Pakistan. Planned engagements include review of progress on polio eradication; visits to NCOC and Ehsaas program as well as meeting the President, the PM and health leadership of the provinces.
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Just spoke to Dr Yasmeen Raashid
She's hale and hearty and feisty as ever, mashallah
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For those comparing MDCAT examination [one exam, of 2.5 hours] with the overall closure of the education sector, here is a graphic to put things in perspective! No activity is ZERO risk but in epidemics we do risk mitigation. Take a look=
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Discussed treatment options for Mr Umar Sharif with the very capable team caring for him at AKU. Will assist in facilitation as required.
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Covid-19 current wave with potential to be worse than the first one in the summer of 2020. NO time for complacency or visiting crowded places of any kind. Wear masks and educate those around you.
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I visited Expo ctr Lhr today to get my father vaccinated for COVID-19 and the process was seamless. I urge everyone 60 and above to register for the vaccine by sending their CNIC to 1166 and get vaccinated now.
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Vaccine update
Starting today, those over the age of 50 years can get vaccinated at any nearby vaccine center. Please take along your CNIC & phone & get your vaccine
For those between 40 & 50 years, register by sending your CNIC on 1166 by SMS & wait for instructions
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Well done Sania! Delighted to see this.
I am honoured and humbled to announce that I have accepted the position of CEO of
@Gavi
, the Vaccine Alliance. I look forward to leading one of the most impactful
organisations in global health as of March 18th
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Many blood borne infectious, eg hepatitis & HIV spread via reuse of disposable syringes. We are therefore transitioning to auto-destruct syringes. Duties on import of auto-destruct syringes (& materials reqrd to make them locally) have been waived off to facilitate this process
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As the NCOC transitions over its many roles to the new CDC of the NIH, I would like to thank all the colleagues with whom I have had the great opportunity to serve and learn. This was a remarkable coordinating mechanism that has been pivotal to the Covid effort in Pakistan.
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Covid-19 in Pakistan is down but NOT out and it can spread again if we abandon caution and care. Please wear masks - especially in indoor and crowded situations. A simple measure to protect ourselves and our country!
@arslankhalid_m
@Jhagra
@Dr_YasminRashid
@AzraPechuho
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Today we complete a whole year of zero polio cases in Pakistan. But environmental samples from a few places highlight the need for a final push. Visited DI Khan to discuss the way forward with Polio teams, local admin and security teams.
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Over 100 million individuals fully vaccinated against Covid in Pakistan
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Happy to share that in addition to the 500,000 doses of Sinopharm, almost 7 million does of AstraZeneca to be made available in Q1 and given to the public free of cost! Pakistan’s vaccine drive starts next week, beginning with frontline healthcare workers.
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Covid vaccine update. 75% of our eligible population (age 12 years and over) is now fully vaccinated.
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KPK ahead of the curve! Universal health coverage of entire population. Something for others to emulate..
@Jhagra
@IMMahmoodKhan
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All Pakistanis above the age of 65 can start registration for COVID-19 vaccine starting today. Send an SMS from any mobile phone with your CNIC to 1166 or visit to get registered. Vacc center and date of appt will be communicated once vaccine arrives
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Highest daily vaccine doses administered yesterday in Pakistan. Over 2 million.
Well done everyone!
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The Fed govt has procured & will continue to procure COVID vaccine for all Pakistanis. At the same time, there is no "NOC" requirement (or any NOC pending) or bar for any provincial govt to procure any reg'd vaccine if they are able to. Any facilitation needed will be provided
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Two important strategies to ensure that reforms outlast the reformers...
1. They give real value (sometimes it takes a while to demonstrate it)
2. A little hard coding via legislation
This one has both components and will last inshallah
پختونخوا نے تاریخ رقم کر دی اور صحت کارڈ پلس کا ایکٹ صوبائی اسمبلی سے منظور کر دیا - اب کوئی بھی حکومت یہ سہولت پختونخوا کے رہنے والوں سے نہیں لے سکے گی -
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Snapshot - vaccine arrivals (doses)
Jan 500,000
Feb 700,000
Mar 1,060,000
Apr 3,000,000
May 6,700,000 [expctd]
Jun 6,300,000 [expctd]
Of ~18.7 mln doses [rec'd & expected] until Jun, ~78% are via purchase by govt
2 mln doses administered so far; >117,000 doses in 1day (27 Apr)
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Alhamdulilah the first batch of Sinopharm vaccine has arrived! Grateful to China and everyone who made this happen. NCOC & provinces played an instrumental role in tackling COVID. I salute our frontline healthcare workers for their efforts & they'll be first to get vaccinated
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Pak Covid-19 vaccination, next phase - starting 10 March, inshallah. Beginning with the senior most citizens, who will receive SMS with instructions on their cell phones
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Kudos to the Parliament of Pakistan for passing the Pak Med Comm (PMC) bill today in Jt session. This & its companion law (Pak Med Tribunal) will bring imp enhancements in med & dental education in line with modern global norms. Grateful to all who made this happen!
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As we reach our 10 millionth vaccine dose administered today, two things to consider:
1. Gratitude for everyone who has made this possible - too many to list in a tweet!
2. A resolve to continue and enhance this process to allow us a return to normalcy
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I registered myself as a healthcare worker on and received a PIN & instructions. Got my 1st dose of vaccine (Sinopharm) today & feeling fine. If you are a health professional (below 60 years of age), please get vaccinated now. Protect yourself and others
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One of the best gifts you can give to your newborn child is exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months - at present, only about half of newborns in Pakistan get getting this precious gift. Let us learn from others - Sri Lanka stands at over 80% in this domain
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An important milestone reached today – formal inauguration of the Center for Disease Control, Pakistan. It will function within the newly reorganized National Institute of Health (NIH) & will monitor diseases of national importance & coordinate responses and steps for containment
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Our Covid vaccine drive continues. Orders placed for purchase of Covid vaccines (Sinopharm, 1 million doses; CanSino, 60K doses). Arrival expected within days. Several million additional doses in pipeline for April, inshallah
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Great news for those waiting to travel. I am grateful to
@CTurnerFCDO
and others in the UK gov who engaged with our team for an in depth understanding of our epidemic response and systems as well as the ongoing sharing of data and information to enable disease security.
Pleased to confirm 🇵🇰 is off the red list. I know how difficult the last 5 months were for so many who rely on close links between 🇬🇧 & 🇵🇰. Grateful to
@fslsltn
@Asad_Umar
& superb
@nhsrcofficial
@OfficialNcoc
@NIH_Pakistan
@drsafdar64
team for their close collaboration.
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COVID-19 data from last 24h. Cases 908. Positivity percentage >3%. Sixteen deaths. These numbers tell an unmistakable story. We are experiencing the beginning of our 2nd wave which can put lives at risk AND put many livelihoods at risk AND put pressure on our health system.
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Pakistan administers its 100 millionth Covid vaccine dose!
I want to thank everyone who has made it possible from the public to vaccination staff to health and administrative staff and leadership across the provinces.
But we have more to vaccinate. Let's reach our 2021 targets
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"سائنوفارم" کی 5 لاکھ ویکسین کے ذریعے ہم اپنے ہیلتھ ورکرز کے بچاو کے لئے مہم کا آغاز اگلے ہفتے سے کر رہے ھیں۔ اس کے ساتھ خوشخبری ھے کہ "ایسٹرا زینیکہ" کی ویکسین کی 60 سے 70 لاکھ dose پاکستان کو بذریعہ COVAX اسی سہ ماھی میں دستیاب ہو گی۔ اس کا آغاز فروری میں ھو گا (انشاءاللہ)
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A behind the scenes look at the food services at SKMCH&RC.
Beyond the more obvious and visible services of nurses, doctors, and technologists, a functional hospital has many, many unsung heroes.
Take a look..
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The best way to celebrate our Independence Day is by taking the time to do something for Pakistan. With freedom comes responsibility, it’s an opportunity to do what’s right. Happy Independence Day!
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Let us welcome our children and students on the first day of opening of educational institutions. Please don't forget basic protective steps. Masks, reduced density in classes, hand hygiene. Parents, school administrators, teachers, students - all together.
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Kudos to our National EOC team for completing 365 days of uninterrupted daily sitreps and risk analysis today. The effort has been the backbone of data driven decision making at NCOC for COVID-19 response
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This is a proud moment for
@SKMCH
and for Pakistan. This recognition makes Pak the first country in South Asia and the 6th in the world, outside USA, to have obtained this certification. It is another example of the hospital's commitment to quality treatment for all (2/2)
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Covid testing positivity rates for the last week
28 Dec 0.69%
29 Dec0.87%
30 Dec0.95%
31 Dec1.07%
2 Jan1.30%
3 Jan1.55%
Unmistakable upward trend…
1.Wear masks
2.Get vaccinated
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A documentary about SKMT - an institution borne out of the collective will of the people of Pakistan
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People ask what is this "MTI". Well, here is proof of how governance reform works in major teaching institutions. Anyone thinking of dismantling the Federal MTI Act needs to look here and see how these transformative ideas work (they do take time) for betterment of people
The best accountability mechanisms are simple.
Had tasked
@mtikth
to develop a patient satisfaction system; they lived up to that challenge. After full roll out in a month, the system will be scaled up to other MTIs. Well done!
KP's health transformation; full steam ahead!
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A timeline of how we have gradually rolled out vaccines using eligibility criteria
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In view of the need to continue our vaccine drive, Covid vaccine centers will be open on May 1
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Over 1 Million COVID vaccine doses administered in Pakistan yesterday - highest nmbr so far
We've also crossed 30 million (cumulative) doses. Last 10 million doses took 16 days - ~8x faster than what it took to administer first 10 million.
Kudos to all who hv made this happn
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A salute to the Spirit of '65 and the men of steel and commitment to excellence who embodied it - a special thank you to my father's branch of service, the PAF. Second to none!
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A welcome arrival to add to our covid vaccination efforts and reflective of Pak-US friendship
The United States' delivery of 2.5M doses of the Moderna vaccine to Pakistan highlights our enduring friendship and cooperation on COVID-19. We are committed to bringing this pandemic to an end around the world.
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Selective statistics used in isolation to further personal agendas can be extremely misleading. The recent price adjustment of 94 drugs that actually gives relief to the end user and makes lifesaving drugs locally available is being misrepresented as an exponential price increase
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To give opportunity to all remaining healthcare workers to get vaccinated, registration portal () has been re-opened till 30 April. Visit portal and register by following instructions.
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Also grateful to colleagues at the Ministry of National Health (and its multiple associated departments), NCOC, provincial health colleagues across all federating units and those in the cabinet and the government - for their support, guidance and cooperation.
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Congratulations to
@SKMCH
Lahore and its team led by
@AasimYusuf
for JCI accreditation. To go forth for accreditation under the tough new 7th edition in the era of Covid was not for the faint hearted!
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Institutional reform of large healthcare institutions. Slowly and steadily. Very few will know the struggles that went into such ventures but all worth it in the end when citizens of KPK will benefit inshallah
New state of the art suite of modular operation theatres ready at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar - following similar build at Khyber Teaching Hospital. Great to see Peshawar's teaching hospitals competing for improvement, and constantly getting better.
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Here is a snapshot of the vaccine procurement/availability so far
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Covid vaccination - 2nd dose info
You can get 2nd dose of the vaccine ANYTIME after the minimum time interval has elapsed
Sinopharm - 3 wks
Sinovac & Astrazeneca- 4 wks
Don't need to wait for reminder SMS from 1166 (comes after 6 wks fr Sinopharm & Sinovac & 12 wks fr AstraZ)
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Vaccine safety profile. Out of 3.8 million+ doses, 4,329 reports of adverse effects have been reported so far. Nearly all reports were of mild, expected side effects - 90% involved pain at the site of injection or fever.
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Vaccine update. Important milestones yesterday:
Cumulative doses administered so far = 20 million
Highest doses in a day so far = 525,000
1. Wear a mask
2. Avoid crowded places
3. Get vaccinated
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As we go over the 5 mill doses mark for Covid vaccines given, let us reaffirm our commitment to the data driven, balanced response that has been the hallmark of the Pakistan Covid effort with dividends in health AND with economic good news - 3.94% growth
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Covid numbers continue to rise
New cases last 24h = 2545
National positivity = 5.2%
City-wise % positivity - Karachi 19%, Peshawar 9.4%, Islamabad 6.2%, Lahore 3.8%
Use masks (even if you are vaccinated)
Avoid crowds
Vaccinate - over 580,000 doses administered yesterday!
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Cancer care for Afghan refugees in Pakistan
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Pakistan succesfully inoculates 92.74 million children with measles and rubella vaccine and 31.64 million kids with polio vaccine over a 12 day campaign.
This would not have been possible without our health teams and many others!
Thank you all for making history
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This target for end of year was set in May 2021. Mashallah, achieved, with the help of countless workers, citizens and leadership across the country.
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Covid data from last week show small but definitive uptick in cases, percentage positivity and other parameters.
Masks, avoidance of large crowds and continued vaccination remain crucial tools in this work
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Heartening to be at the graduation of the current batch of the The Punjab Emergency Service (1122)
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Nationwide polio vaccination campaign starts today. Aiming to vaccinate 40 million children. A team of 275,000 persons will make this happen. A request to parents and caregivers to cooperate with the teams to work towards a polio free Pakistan
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کورونا وبا کی دوسری لہر سے بچاو کے لیے ان احتیاطی تدابیر پر عمل کریں۔۔۔!
😷گھر سے باہر جاتے ہوئےماسک کا استعمال کریں
چھوٹے بڑے ہر قسم کے اجتماع میں دوسروے لوگوں سے 6 فٹ کا فاصلہ رکھیں
ہاتھوں کو باقاعدگی سے دھوتے رہیں
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Universal Health Cover (via essential health services) is an investment in people & leads to sustainable economic growth for all. Pakistan has become the first country to develop & endorse such a plan which will lead to healthcare for all.
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The next batch of Sinopharm vaccine was received today. These 500,000 doses will ensure smooth continuation of our vaccination drive, currently underway for senior citizens. We're grateful to China for their support. This gesture is a testament to our long-standing friendship
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Covid vaccine update - over 65% of the eligible population is fully vaccinated and 70% of students (over the age 12 years) are fully vaccinated
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A tranche of vaccines which had been sent by the PLA (China) to Pak Armed Forces has been dedicated in its entirety for use in our national vaccine drive to protect health workers in the frontline. Pak Armed Forces demonstrating their devotion to national duty and selflessness.
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Khyber Teaching Hospital - a major teaching institution in the public sector. Evidence of the MTI reform process taking root & showing results. It's never easy or fast. But gratifying in the end. Humbled to have been a part of this journey. Congratulations to the KTH team & board
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23rd March - a day of resolution - when we resolved to make Pakistan, we did. Let us reaffirm the resolve to make the Pakistan of Iqbal and Jinnah
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Grateful to
@umarsaif
& his startup
@surveyauto1
for providing a platform to help hotspot-based selective lockdowns in Pakistan. It is based on sophisticated mathematical & epidemiological models to pinpoint hotspots and enables the govt to monitor compliance
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COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Pakistan are increasing once again. The decline seen over the past 2 months is clearly reversing as positivity has gone up from 3.31% to 4.16% within a week. We must remember that the pandemic is not over
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Pak Covid-19 vaccination, next phase - now that we have expected arrival of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in early March, all those 60 years of age and older are now requested to begin registration. Send CNIC as SMS to 1166. You will receive a reply with instructions on next steps
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Residents of Islamabad can now avail free treatment from empaneled hospitals across Pakistan. Every family will be eligible for free inpatient services (up to Rs. 1,000,000/year). A step towards a revolutionary change in our health system
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1. Wear a mask (OR cloth covering) in public places especially in tight and crowded spaces
2. Avoid large gatherings & crowds
3. Maintain ~6 ft distance from others
4. Wash your hands
If we don't adopt these measures, we will have to increase restrictions to slow transmission.
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الحمد اللہ ہمیں سینوفرم ویکسین کا پہلا بیچ ملا ہے! اس کے لئے انتھک محنت کرنے والے ہر شخص کا شکر گزار ہوں۔ COVID کا مقابلہ کرنے میں NCOC اور صوبوں نے اہم کردار ادا کیا۔ میں اپنے فرنٹ لائن ہیلتھ کیئر ورکرز کو ان کی کاوشوں کے لئے سلام پیش کرتا ہوں۔ویکسین سب سے پہلے انہیں لگے گی۔
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Clinical trial data (phase-3) of a one-dose Ad5-nCoV vaccine for Covid (Cansino Bio) received. Interim analysis by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee shows 65.7% efficacy at preventing symptomatic cases and 90.98% at preventing severe disease (multicountry analysis).
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Ground-breaking of two crucial public-sector health infrastructure projects in Islamabad - by the PM
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Vaccine update (18 Jun)
Cumulative doses so far 12.9 million.
Daily doses given over the last 3 days:-
18th Jun 226,000
17th Jun 266,000
16th Jun 416,000
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Well done PIA
Following a long tradition of assisting with global humanitarian efforts, a spl
#PIA
B 777 Cargo Flt operated to Mazar-i-Sharif today to deliver essential medicines & supplies from
@WHO
. The first ever humanitarian AID flight to land in
#Afghanistan
to assist Afghan brethren
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The Government will provide Covid vaccine to the public free of cost. The aim is to vaccinate about 70% of the eligible population in 2021 and the first batch of doses will be given to frontline healthcare workers in the first quarter.
More details at
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International travellers coming to Pakistan (effective 5th Oct 2020) will be required to:
1. Download the "Pass Track App" and fill out info
2. Have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test (travelers from some countries are exempt from this).
More info:
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The Sehat Card story. For a logical and numerical understanding of this health intervention, please read this series of tweets by
@Jhagra
1. The Sehat Card story in numbers.
A total of 5.7+ million users have benefited from Pakistan's health insurance miracle, championed by
@ImranKhanPTI
.
- 3.8 million in Punjab (1st slide)
- 1.9 million in KP (2nd slide)
KP will have seen its 2 millionth user in January 2023.
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Most of these 94 drugs had disappeared out of the local market. For years they were being smuggled and sold for exponentially higher prices with no quality control. With a nominal price adjustment, these drug will now be available locally at much lower prices for the end user.
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Today marks 500 days since the formation of NCOC, which has functioned as the foundation of our pandemic response.
It has been a privilege to be a part of this and I congratulate and thank everyone who worked tirelessly to contain COVID-19 and save lives
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Two-dose COVID vaccines provide maximum protection after the 2nd dose, so please don't forget to return for your 2nd dose. Our data suggests that the risk of contracting COVID-19 for PARTIALLY vaccinated persons is 3X higher compared to FULLY vaccinated individuals.
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آج کورونا وائرس کی حفاظت سے متعلق آگاہی کی کالر ٹیون نمبر 12 چلائے جانے اور آگاہی کا ایک برس مکمل ہونے پر میں
@PTAofficialpk
@ISPR
اور اپنی
#COVID19
کی کمیونیکیشن ٹیم کا شکریہ ادا کرتا ہوں۔ ہر فرد تک پہنچنے، انہیں آگاہ کرنے اور زندگیاں بچانے کی ہر کوشش قابلِ تحسین ہے
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