Asad stresses speedy work on approved health schemes
Last updated on: 21 July,2020 05:31 am
He was chairing meeting to review development projects under Ministry of National Health Services.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that work on approved health sector schemes needed to be expedited so that residents have access to medical facilities closer to their homes.
Asad Umar was chairing a meeting to review ongoing development projects under the Ministry of National Health Services. Special Assistant to PM on CDA Ali Nawaz Awan, Secretary Planning, Secretary Health and senior officials participated in the meeting.
The Federal Health Secretary briefed the Minister on Islamabad Capital Health Strategy, as well as 200-bed hospital, Policlinic extension and BHUs in the capital area.
Asad Umar directed that the ministry ensure effective and full utilization of funds available through Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2020-21.
He directed the Secretary Health to organize monthly progress review meetings to ensure that Health Sector development portfolio was implemented in a timely manner.