Minister for Health Services Dr. Nadeem Jan Saturday asked the public to remain vigilant against the spread of viral infections, and assured the government is taking effective measures to control an outbreak of diseases as it has constituted a committee of experts to look into the matter.
Talking to a private news channel, he said that the government-run hospitals are “on alert” to deal with cases of Conjunctivitis (Eye Flu) or pink eye infections and vector-borne diseases like dengue virus. He asked people to maintain good hygiene which includes washing hands and avoiding touching eyes with bare or unwashed hands, added, infected people should maintain strict practices and keep separate their regular items such as towels and toiletries from others.
He said conjunctivitis is spreading fast in Punjab with hundreds of patients thronging hospitals daily due to the viral infection, adding that the scourge of dengue virus.—INP
