Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for collective efforts to strengthen healthcare system and increase access to quality diagnosis and treatment. In his message on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, he said Tuberculosis is a significant global health challenge and awareness must be raised about its prevention and control measures.
The Prime Minister said the government has implemented various programs and policies to combat this disease. He emphasized prioritizing TB elimination in global health agenda and allocating resources accordingly for a TB-free world. Shehbaz Sharif said provision of access to quality health services is the constitutional responsibility of the government and as it strives towards this end, the role of the private sector and global partners is deeply appreciable.
He vowed to support initiatives for improving healthcare system in the country and urged all partners, organizations, healthcare professionals, and individuals to unite in government’s efforts to eliminate TB from Pakistan. The Prime Minister applauded the services of all those committed to fight tuberculosis. The prime minister said Tuberculosis remained a significant global health challenge, causing immense suffering and claiming far too many lives every year.
“It is crucial that we prioritize TB elimination in our global health agenda and allocate resources accordingly. Together, we can harness innovation, research, and technology to accelerate progress towards a TB-free world,” he added. The prime minister said that while they strived to provide equitable health services to their citizens, they deeply appreciated the role of the private sector and our global partners.
“I call upon all partners, organisations, healthcare professionals, and individuals to unite in our efforts to end TB. We must work collaboratively to strengthen healthcare systems, increase access to quality diagnosis and treatment, and raise awareness about the importance of TB prevention and control measures,” he stressed.
