Chief Secretary meets Resolve to Save Lives CEO Tom Frieden on health cooperation

QUETTA: Resolve to Save Lives Chief Executive Officer Tom Frieden met Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan. They discussed in detail the challenges facing the health sector and possible cooperation to improve it.

The meeting held detailed talks on strengthening the health system in the province, life-saving programmes, preparedness to deal with epidemics and making emergency medical services more effective. Secretary Health Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Panezai gave a detailed briefing on the steps taken by the provincial government for the development of the health sector.

Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan reiterated the commitment to further improve the standard of public health in the province. He said all necessary steps would be taken for the health and welfare of the people. Stressing the importance of working together with Resolve to Save Lives, he said the provincial government wished to make full use of technical support and international experience in the health sector.

The Chief Secretary asked Tom Frieden to provide technical support and practical guidance, particularly in the areas of epidemic prevention, emergency medical services, disease prevention and strengthening the health system.

Tom Frieden appreciated the commitment of the Government of Balochistan. He said Resolve to Save Lives was ready to provide technical support, training programmes, standard guidance and the best international practices in line with the health needs of the province. The meeting agreed that practical review and implementation of projects would be ensured through future technical meetings and site visits.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan