Health and Education at top priority of Government: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday said health and education are top priorities of the government.
Talking to Mubashar Riaz Shaikh, Executive Director of Global Health Workforce Alliance at WHO HQs, Geneva who called on him at PM's House this morning, the Prime Minister said although the education and health subjects have been transferred to the provinces but the Federal Government will remain engaged with the provinces to improve facilities in these areas in the country.
He appreciated the cooperation of World Health Organization for women and child health programmes.
He also appreciated the role of WHO in vaccination and training of doctors and nurses programmes.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the contribution of Shaikh in launching Lady Health Workers Programme during Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed's government in Pakistan which has earned international recognition.
The Prime Minister approved his candidature for the position of WHO's Regional Director, Eastern Mediterranean Region Organization (EMRO).
He expressed his confidence that Mubashar Riaz Shaikh will continue to serve the humanity with the same passion and zeal.
Mubashar Riaz Shaikh thanked the Prime Minister for reposing confidence and the government's recommendation of his candidature.
Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011
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