Federal Minister for Health, Mr. Mustafa Kamal, has announced urgent measures in response to the crisis. Emergency has been enforced in all public hospitals in Islamabad, and all medical staff have been instructed to remain fully alert and prepared to respond at any moment.
All scheduled leaves of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and administrative personnel under the Federal Ministry of Health and its subordinate institutions have been cancelled with immediate effect. All employees are required to report to duty without delay.
In view of the national emergency, Minister Mustafa Kamal has cancelled his official visits to Geneva and Qatar. “At this moment, my top priority is to focus on the domestic situation and ensure the protection of public health,” he stated.
A 24/7 Emergency Quick Response Center has been established at the Federal Health Institution. This center will assess health-related emergencies stemming from the ongoing conflict and coordinate immediate response efforts. It will maintain direct communication with all provincial and district health authorities to ensure a synchronized and efficient approach.
Provincial Secretaries of Health have been instructed to maintain constant coordination with the federal ministry. They have also been directed to regularly update their emergency response plans in accordance with evolving federal guidelines.
