Govt set to launch 'We Care' drive for protection of medical personnel.

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday announced to launch a campaign for the protection of the healthcare workers who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic on the frontline in the country.

The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) directed to ensure implementation of health-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) and proper training of doctors and paramedics, fighting as the frontline force against Covid-19 pandemic. The NCOC, headed by the Minister for Planning Development Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, was apprised by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza that the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination is going to launch 'We Care' campaign for protection of healthcare workers. A draft of the guidelines in this regard is ready to be shared with the provincial health ministers for further implementation, Dr Zafar informed the meeting.

The campaign is aimed at bringing all medical workforce on the same page for using...