Health dept stakeholder in family planning initiative, says Minister.

LAHORE -- Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Wednesday that all stakeholders would have to put extra efforts to achieve the targets of po pulation control in the country.

In a meeting with a delegation of the World Bank, the health minister said that Health department was a key stakeholder in the family planning initiative. Country Director World Bank Najy Benhassine, Operations Manager Programme Leader Ubaid al Razzaq and Senior Operations Manager Amna Raja were part of the team. The minister and delegation discussed matters pertaining to the family planning, universal health coverage and coronavirus pandemic situation. Dr Yasmin shared the details of measures taken to improve primary and secondary healthcare services. The visiting delegation appreciated the efforts of the minister and assured all out support. Dr Yasmin said that the Health department had pivotal role in family planning and...