CM Bizenjo directs to speed up measures to prevent epidemics in flood-affected areas of Balochistan.

QUETTA -- Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Sunday instructed to take measures on a war footing to control the spread of epidemics in flood-affected areas of the province.

He directed to the Secretary Health that a special vaccination campaign to prevent epidemic diseases should be started immediately in the flooded areas. 'Effective implementation of maternal and newborn health and immunization program will be ensured in the affected areas', he directed.

The CM said that Lady Health workers, lady health visitors and MNCH program should be started in the affected areas despite the appointment of additional lady doctors in the hospitals and health centers of the affected districts should be implemented in order to control epidemic...