Staff Reporter
Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM), on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza has said that genuine grievances of doctors community treating patients of coronavirus across the country will be addressed by the government on priority basis.
Talking to a private TV channel here on Sunday, Dr. Zafar Mirza said that the incumbent government was well aware of problems of the paramedical staff including nurses, technicians, and doctors.
Demand of doctors addressing press conferences to coerce the government for complete lockdown was not a feasible option, he said adding that a complete shutter down would add miseries of the daily wagers and labor community. However, he said social distance and other precautionary measures besides a strict lockdown in the areas where coronavirus patients have been detected could be possible for protection of the community living there.
The SAPM responding to a question about political motives behind such conferences being held by doctors’ community, rejected the perception of some elements in that regard. He appreciated the paramedical staff, doctors and nurses for playing front line role in treating the patients of this spreading virus around the world.
To another question, Dr. Zafar Mirza said government in consultation with religious scholars and Ulemas had permitted the administration in the mosques to follow standard operating procedure besides other precautionary steps given to them for safety and security of people visiting mosques to offer prayers.