Drug regulatory system to be streamlined: Minister

ISLAMABAD—Minister for Health Ejaz Rahim has said drug regulatory system will be made on modern lines in consultation with concerned stakeholders to produce quality medicines.
Talking to APP, the minister said local as well as foreign investors can be attracted with some refinement in pharmaceutical sector. He said condition of health facilities providing medical care to the people throughout the country will be further improved so that people can get quality services. The minister said all ongoing projects started in the health sector will be completed in time and more priority will be given to such projects which are more beneficial for deprived segments of society.
He said an integrated approach will be adopted to ensure provision of basic health facilities to the poor people. He said steps will also be taken to control child, infant and maternal mortality rate in the country. He said the pace of programme running under PSDP allocation will be further expedited so that common man may get benefits from these programmes. The minister met with WHO Representative and decided to hold meeting with UN agencies and other partners to discuss level of cooperation and possibility of further improvement in the health sector. The minister also met with the delegation of USAID comprising its Public Health Advisor William Conn and Health Development Officer Mary E. Skarie and discussed projects of global fund.—APP