Over 15,000 doses of Anti-Tetanus Globulin reach country
By Bushra Rafique

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan has received over 15,000 doses of anti-tetanus globulin (ATG) required for injured patients who have already contracted tetanus infection.
A meeting chaired by the Federal Secretary Health Syed Anwar Mahmood was informed that 8,000 doses have been received from United Kingdom through World health Organization while 7 ,000 have arrived from the United States.
The meeting was further informed that 4,000 doses of ATG are to arrive from India this evening through UNICEF.
The meeting was told that there is adequate supply of Tetanus Toxoid and Anti-Tetanus Serum which is administered as a prophylactic to all injured patients admitted into a health facility or medical camp for treatment. The meeting of the National Disaster committee took stock of the situation obtaining in the disaster struck areas and expressed satisfaction at the medical relief being provided to the affected people.
The meeting appreciated the support to the tune of $ 5 million pledged by UNDP for rehabilitation of health infrastructure in the affected areas. It was decided to beef up the awareness campaign launched through radio channels in the affected areas regarding adoption of preventive measures by the populace in the quake-hit areas.
The meeting was informed that all available information channels in these areas are being used to disseminate messages ranging from protection against diseases through immunization to basic hygiene and pre-cautionary measures.