On the special request of Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, Prime Minister Imran Khan by taking an exemplary decision has enhanced financial assistance amount for the deserving families and also increased financial aid from Rs 4000 to Rs 12000 for the 25 lac impoverished and deserving families.
Federal government along with Punjab government are striding side by side for extending financial assistance to the needy and deserving families with the joint collaboration of federal government’s Ehsaas Programme and Punjab government’s “CM Punjab Isaaf Imdad Package”. Under both these programmes joint financial assistance payment will be made to the deserving families. The deserving persons after going through verification process of their documents will be paid Rs. 12000 lump sum. The poor and deserving persons can submit their applications by 7th April. Those who have already submitted applications need not to resubmit it again.
Chinese delegation comprising doctors and specialists called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at CM office. It was agreed during the meeting to promote mutual cooperation and joint efforts in order to cope up with coronavirus pandemic.
Chinese doctors and specialists commended the effective steps being taken by the Punjab government under the vibrant leadership of Usman Buzdar for preventing the masses from coronavirus pandemic. The Chinese doctors and specialists said that SOPs being adopted by the Punjab government with regard to undertaking precautionary measures and treatment facilities are effective.
The Chinese doctors and chief nurse shared their observations and experiences in order to effectively cope up with coronavirus pandemic and also check its rapid spread. The Chinese doctors also gave their assurances to extend all possible assistance to the Punjab government so as to prevent and eradicate this pandemic.
CM Usman Buzdar and Health Minister Dr Yasmeed Rashid inquired from Chinese doctors about various matters relating to coronavirus.
Usman Buzdar appreciated and thanked the Chinese doctors and chief nurse for giving their assurance to extend their all out cooperation and further attributed that China is a highly reliable friend of Pakistan as it has stood by us in every difficult period of time.
He further complimented that China by overcoming the coronavirus pandemic in a short span of time has also set worth emulating example.
He further maintained that we will also benefit from the Chinese experiences for preventing the masses from this disease and eradicating coronavirus pandemic.
The Chinese model is a role model and worth pursuing precedent for the whole world in order to effectively preempt and overcome this pandemic, he appreciated.
We will fully act upon the suggestions and recommendations of Chinese doctors in this regard, he added. Only a true friend comes to the aid and assistance in this hour of trial and tribulation and China has once again proved that it will always steadfastly stand by us, he lauded.
He further maintained that we deeply appreciate the cooperation and assistance from the core of our hearts being extended by China in order to effectively deal with coronavirus pandemic.
Usman Buzdar stated that Chinese doctors and specialists have nicely advised as well as suggested that the spread of coronavirus should be stopped at minimum possible place at the earliest.
Chinese doctor Maming Hoi apprised that the possibility of spreading coronavirus in hot weather cannot be ruled out and ignored. The Chinese delegation advised that adopting social distancing measures play an important role to save oneself from coronavirus.
They further suggested that implementation on observing lockdown for at least 28 days should be ensured and after 28 days the restrictions being imposed can be eased cautiously and gradually by taking into account the prevailing conditions.
They further advised that it is more appropriate that coronavirus affected patients should be admitted to a hospital or kept at quarantine center instead of keeping them at home. They further stated that in order to save the lives of patients the use of plasma has proved to be beneficial in highly adverse conditions and the use of three anti viral medicines for the affected patients have proved to be curative and effective.
