DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Health minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah on Friday called on a delegation from Medicines Sans Frontières (MSF) at his office. The meeting was attended by Director EPI Dr Arif, Director MCH Dr Khizar Hayat, DHO Khyber Dr Zafar Ali Khan, focal person health department Dr Mohammad Nabi Jan Afridi, and other relevant officials.
During the meeting, MSF officials briefed the Minister on their ongoing projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the establishment of two clinics for the treatment of leishmaniasis at City Hospital Peshawar and Budhbher Hospital. They also informed the minister about their work in Khalifa Gul Nawaz Hospital and Tira Valley, Khyber.
The MSF officials also discussed their plans to establish a leishmaniasis treatment center at the Dargai Hospital in Khyber district. They informed the minister that a five-year project has been designed, which will be technically and financially supported by MSF. The project will also include the establishment of a pediatric health care center and a blood bank.
Syed Qasim Ali directed the officials to initiate the project as soon as possible and complete the necessary paperwork to ensure the provision of facilities at the hospital.
He also instructed DHO Khyber Dr Zafar Ali Khan to facilitate MSF in implementing the project and to establish strong links with the KP health department.
The meeting was part of the Minister of Health’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with international organizations and improve healthcare facilities in the province.
