Federal Minister for National Health Services, Aamer Mehmood Kiani said the Government of Pakistan under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan will continue to play its role in improving the lot of those with disabilities and towards creating synergy between research and development apart from developing programmes and strategies. The Government of Pakistan is fully aware of its responsibilities and is making all possible efforts towards this noble cause. While he was addressing the symposium organised by embassy of UAE for special persons. Minister said all human beings on this earth are equally important and valuable. Therefore, people suffering from any kind of disability or weakness cannot be left behind. Thus promotion and easy accessibility of assistive technology for their rehabilitation is need of the hour. It is imperative for the progress and development of a society that equal opportunities be made available to all. Pakistan has played a leading role at the international level for provision of “assistive products” to people suffering from physical disabilities including introduction of a list of essential assistive products at the World Health Assembly. Today’s world is facing numerous challenges and problems. The number of disable persons is continuously increasing due to growing population, increase in elderly people, national disasters, warfare and terrorism. Under the circumstances, no society can afford to over look its responsibility towards the disabled persons. Therefore, continuous research is imperative to make them a productive part of the society. It is a matter of pride for us that Pakistan achieved a remarkable success at the Special Olympics World Games 2019. The 92 athletes from Pakistan made their nation, their coaches, their families and their supporters proud, proving what can be attained by Pakistan in the sporting arena. The skills these young men and women possess were visible at Abu Dhabi. The movement deserves to be taken forward so that it can continue to compete with countries around the world. Minister expressed his gratitude to Honourable Minister of UAE for gracing the occasion. This indeed is reflective of the strong bonds between our two countries rooted deeply in history, culture and common values. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
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