Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr Zafar Mirza says a list of hospitals at the national level has been prepared which will serve as the first line of defence against the coronavirus.     

Talking to media persons in Islamabad on Friday, he said the government is considering to reserve the federal general hospital in Islamabad for treatment of coronavirus patients.

He said we are also in talks with a couple of private hospitals on the matter.

The Special Assistant said arrangements have been made to deal with any kind of situation.

The Special Assistant on National Health Services visited Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences today and reviewed the arrangements there.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Zafar Mirza said a helpline has been established at the national level to respond to the queries of the people about coronavirus. 

He said we are also starting training programs for the doctors in a week time to better prepare them to meet the challenge.

He said the doctors need to keep their morale high in the prevailing situation.

Dr Zafar Mirza also visited the helpline established to provide information about Coronavirus. The officials concerned briefed him about the helpline.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Zafar Mirza said the federal and provincial governments are implementing a national action plan to check spread of coronavirus.

He said people can get information about coronavirus through 1166.

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