Health Minister Yasmeen Rashid claims that the new variant of the Corona Virus (Omicron) doesn’t have much effect on the already vaccinated people. After today’s meeting with the NCOC (National Command and Operation Center), it is decided that the aged citizens will get a free vaccination
In today’s
meeting at the Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore, The Provincial Health Minister’s addressed
the crowd, about the current health situation in Punjab. She stated that the
safety measures regarding the Corona Virus are being examined properly. 58% of Punjab’s population is now vaccinated.
Yasmeen
Rashid further added that even during the measles and rubella virus period, 10 million
children were vaccinated in the form of polio drops. She said, “I praise the
responsible officers for doing their duty well as the test results are negative”.
The last case of polio was reported on 21 October 2020. In 2021, there hasn’t
been a single report of a polio case.
Dr. Yasmeen
Rashid also awarded the health care workers, scholars, and doctors with shields
and prizes in front of the crowd. Sundas Irshad, Dr. Ashraf Nizami, and other
members of the World Health Organization (WHO) were also part of the ceremony.
Conclusion:
It is
heartwarming to see the health authorities showing work efforts and planning
strategies regarding the diseases that are spreading in the country rapidly.
The Provincial Health Minister of Punjab, Dr. Yasmeen Rashid’s message was
indeed gratifying. She addressed the Omicron and how much dangerous it is
to the already vaccinated people. She also praised the health officers and
their teams for doing their duty well which is justified by the results. Apart
from that, she also gave the percentage for the vaccinated and non-vaccinated
citizens of Punjab. She gave us hope saying that the polio condition was also
miserable at one point but later it was controlled.