LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said on Friday that steps are being taken to prevent water-borne diseases. Speaking at a meeting held here on Friday, Salman said the Health department is taking steps to prevent water-borne diseases. A high-level committee is also being formed under the leadership of senior professors and experts in this regard.
During the meeting, steps were reviewed to prevent water-borne diseases. The cleanliness of Hadiyara Drain and other drains was also reviewed. Dean IPH Professor Saira Afzal presented a report in this regard. In the meeting, it was decided that the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education department and the Health and Population department will conduct a survey of the entire Lahore including Hadiyara Drain.
During the meeting, instructions were also given to form a committee in this regard. Representatives of the District Administration, WASA, Environment department and other relevant departments will also be members of this committee. After this research, a comprehensive report will be presented to the chief minister of Punjab.
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