Shibli Faraz calls for measures to slash fee of COVID-19 test.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Wednesday urged the health ministry to take measures for slashing the fee of COVID-19 test, media reported.

Presiding over a meeting of the sub-committee of the parliamentary panel, Shibli Faraz asked the health ministry to take notice of expensive COVID-19 treatment in the private hospitals and urged to regulate the fee structure of the private health facilities.

He directed the authorities to ensure implementation on standard operating procedures (SOPs) at coronavirus hotspots across the country, adding that no leniency will be tolerated in this regard.

On the occasion, the information minister paid rich tribute to the services of health professionals in fight against COVID-19. DG heath briefed the meeting about the government's...