Govt unveils special package for frontline health workers.

ISLAMABAD: The government has prepared a comprehensive support package for frontline health workers fighting Covid-19.

This was stated by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza while briefing media about the upcoming package in Islamabad on Friday. He said the doctors, nurses and other paramedics who are working in emergencies, quarantine and isolation centers caring the patients of coronavirus are the national heroes and their protection is the main responsibility of the government. He said the package has been prepared after a week-long consultation with health experts from all over the country. He said the federal and provincial governments will be responsible at their level to implement the package.

Dr Zafar Mirza said the package consists of seven points including financial support, security, training, care, healthcare, private health supports and recognition at national level.

He said tax exemption for frontline workers who embrace shahadat will be given package from 3 to 10 million rupees. He said the government will provide adequate PPEs to all frontline health workers responsible for COVID-19 patient care. He said security for hospitals and staff involved in COVID-19 patient care will also be ensured. He said PEMRA will lay down code...