Coronavirus situation reviewed in D I Khan, transparent funds' utilization stressed.

DIKHAN -- Commissioner Muhammad Javed Marwat on Thursday chaired a meeting to review coronavirus situation and performance of the district's hospitals especially with regard to tackling the contagion.

The meeting was attended by Station Commander Brig Shamraz Khan, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Umair, Dean Gomal Medical College Dr Arshad Ali, Director Hospital DHQ Dr Farrukh Jamil, Director Hospital Mufti Mehmood Dr Umar Shah, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shaikh Jamil and officials of other relevant departments.

The commissioner said that Rs115 million grant had been received from the provincial government and added that steps were being taken on emergency basis to take safety measures and provide adequate facilities to the district's two hospitals for better tackling coronavirus pandemic.

He underlined the need for transparent and judicious utilization of the funds, which meant for establishment and upkeep of the province's biggest quarantine centre in the district and provision of necessary facilities to hospitals.

He directed officials of those hospitals to make best use of the amount and augment services of their hospitals.

The commissioner also appreciated role of doctors and paramedics, saying their leading role against spread of coronavirus had been...

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