| LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that dengue has been controlled effectively this year, but war against dengue will continue till its complete eradication. He expressed these views while addressing the inaugural ceremony of International Dengue Conference at Aiwan-e-Iqbal, here on Saturday. He said the worst virus of the history was faced with courage, commitment and determination and by the grace of Almighty Allah and with the help of the entire government machinery and political companions no death was occurred due to dengue this year upon which we are thankful to Almighty Allah. Special Assistant Khawaja Salman Rafique, Perviaz Malik, members assembly, expert doctors from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, secretaries of concerned departments, doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, spray men, volunteers who took part in anti-dengue campaign and citizens were present on the occasion. Shahbaz Sharif said that there were 21,000 dengue patients last year and about 252 deaths were occurred but this year only 252 patients had been reported and no death was occurred. Shahbaz Sharif appreciated the performance of all those who took part in anti-dengue campaign including heads of all departments, staff, police, administration, information department. The Chief Minister also distributed commendatory certificates among the officers and officials of various departments who showed best performance during anti-dengue campaign. Sri Lankan experts Fernando and Dr. Tesira, expert from Thailand Dr. Suchitra and Dr. Wasim Akram also addressed the inaugural ceremony. (APP) |
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