A two-day global health security summit is commencing in Islamabad tomorrow with the aim to ensure pandemic preparedness and response on equity basis.

This was stated by caretaker Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan and caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi at a news conference in Islamabad today.

Nadeem Jan said Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will inaugurate the moot and more than seventy national and international delegates will attend it.

The Minister for National Health Services said we are pursuing a big goal through this conference, stressing it is aimed at ensuring that all the countries have equal access to facilities, human resouce, vaccine and financing to cope with any outbreak and pandemic.

In his remarks, the Information Minister said it is a matter of great distinction for Pakistan to host the summit.

To a question, Dr. Nadeem Jan said relevant departments have been advised to stay vigilant regarding a possible resurgence of the new variant
of Covid-19 variant JN.1.

He said for this purpose border health security system is also being strengthened.

The Minister said on the sidelines of this international conference we are also expecting health cooperation with various countries including Saudi Arabia.

The Minister said we are also working to organize consortium in coordination with the private sector for the production of vaccines.

Source: Radio Pakistan