No death occurred due to swine flu in Punjab

HealthNo death occurred due to swine flu in Punjab

LAHORE, Pakistan: The Lahore High Court (LHC) was informed on Wednesday that no death took place in Punjab due to swine flu.

The fact was stated in a written reply submitted by Provincial Health Department before Justice Muhammad Khalid Mehmood Khan who was hearing a civil miscellaneous application filed by Judicial Activism Panel regarding steps taken to prevent swine flu.

The health department submitted that swine flu was transmitted from pig and it was not present in Pakistan. However, currently H1N1 (Influenza Virus) strain of influenza virus was circulating and it was confirmed by National Institute of Health, it added.

The department further submitted that although deaths were reported but those were caused by influenza virus which would be eliminated by end of February.

The court was further apprised through reply that the government had launched awareness campaign and masses were asked to take precautionary measures, adding that isolation rooms were set up for the patients in hospitals and other steps were also being taken for the purpose. It was also stated that Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has approved Rs 60 million for treatment of H1N1 cases.

The court adjourned further hearing of the matter till February 4.

The petitioner-firm through its application submitted that several citizens have fallen prey to the disease whereas dozens are under-treatment in the hospitals.

The petitioner also stated that neither better facilities are being provided nor accurate toll is being told by the government.

Source: APP

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

Panic in Power Corridors continues on the Second Day of the PTI Protest as...

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: The Media Blackout, the closure of roads with cargo containers, and the cutting of the capital city of Islamabad from the rest...
Pakistan may not be relevant for the Trump administration

Pakistan may not be relevant for the Trump administration

0
Monitoring Desk: “Pakistan may not be relevant for the Trump administration, which has more pressing concerns on its agenda. In the absence of significant...
Is it not a senseless, shameless and inhuman act of CM Gandapur to lead protest leaving 80 dead bodies in clashes of Kurram district?

A shameless act of Gandapur to lead a protest leaving 80 dead bodies in...

0
DND ReportPeshawar, Pakistan: Over 80 persons dead in one week in tribal cum sectarian conflicts in Kurram district but Chief Minister Amin Ali Gandapur...
PTI Protest November 24

PTI Protest November 24: All roads leading to Islamabad closed down

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Administrative panic of the government can be judged by the fact that Motorways including M1, M2, M3, M4, M-11, and M14 have...
State Bank of Pakistan releases coin to commemorative 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak

State Bank of Pakistan releases coin to commemorative 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru...

0
Karachi, Pakistan: The State Bank of Pakistan has released coin worth Rs 55 to commemorate the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak.On the...
Advertisement