LAHORE: Punjab Education Department hаѕ closed аƖƖ schools οf Lahore fοr next ten days tο prevent dengue whісh іѕ spreading аt аn alarming level throughout thе province, States Times reported οn Tuesday.
Thе dengue cases аrе being reported іn οthеr cities οf Punjab аѕ eight more cases іn Gujranwala whіƖе two cases іn Jehlum hаνе bееn confirmed today.
Despite аƖƖ claims dengue virus іѕ spreading іn οthеr cities οf Punjab; four nеw cases hаνе bееn confirmed first time іn village Maja οf Gujar Khan аnԁ two nеw patients аѕ first victims οf dengue іn Jehlum thіѕ day.
Total 500 more dengue patients hаνе bееn confirmed асrοѕѕ Punjab whіƖе Rawalpindi’s dengue patients’ toll hаѕ mounted over eighteen. States Times
Monday, 10 October 2011
LHC orders labs to charge Rs 90 for Dengue CBC tests
LAHORE: Justice Muhammad Khalid Mehmood Khan of the Lahore High Court on Thursday ordered all laboratories in Punjab to charge only Rs 90 for complete blood count (CBC) test till November 15 as per government policy in wake of the dengue outbreak and set up separate counters for dengue patients.
The judge observed that if the order was not complied with, then strict action would be taken against the owners and management of the laboratories. The judge also directed the provincial government to approach the court in case it wanted to extend its campaign after November 15.
The judge issued these directions while disposing of a petition moved by Dr Zeenat Hussain against the sealing of her laboratory for allegedly charging extra money for CBC tests. The judge also ordered the quashing of an FIR registered against the employees of the petitioner.
During the proceedings on Thursday, Punjab Aditional Advocate General Sirajul Islam submitted that the Punjab government was trying to control the dengue outbreak and was taking measures to save the people. He said that the government required cooperation not only from the people, but also from laboratory owners. He said that only Rs 70 was incurred on the CBC test, while the government had allowed the charging of Rs 90 per patient. He also said that concerned officials were taking action against labs for overcharging for CBC tests.
He said that only reception centres of laboratories were being sealed and requested that the petition be rejected. The petitioner’s counsel alleged that government action was discriminatory as it had not taken any action against Ittefaq Hospital, which was charging Rs 360 for a CBC test. He requested that government action against the petitioner be declared as illegal.
The judge remarked that the government should refrain from taking illegal steps and aggravating the situation to the extent that the court had to pass an order to unseal all laboratories. The judge also directed labs owners to cooperate with the government so as to prevent patient suffering.
Health Secretary Jehanziab Khan said that the CBC test was a primary test in dengue treatment and that it cost about Rs 70, whereas the government had ordered private laboratories to charge up to Rs 90 for the same till November 15. The judge postponed the hearing for a short time and directed the petitioner to have a meeting with health secretary and settle the issue amicably.
When proceedings resumed after an interval, Sirajul Islam said that the district quality control board in its meeting on Thursday decided to unseal the laboratory after assurances from the petitioner that her lab would charge only Rs 90 for CBC test.
Ittefaq Hospital Chief Executive Officer Hafeezud Din Siddique also appeared and submitted that the hospital was charging Rs 90 from general patients for the CBC test while it was providing test service to dengue patients for free. Dr Mubashar Hassan, a representative of the petitioner, assured on behalf of the petitioner that Rs 90 would be charged for the CBC test and that a separate counter for dengue patients would be set up. After these proceedings, the judge disposed of the petition.
The judge observed that if the order was not complied with, then strict action would be taken against the owners and management of the laboratories. The judge also directed the provincial government to approach the court in case it wanted to extend its campaign after November 15.
The judge issued these directions while disposing of a petition moved by Dr Zeenat Hussain against the sealing of her laboratory for allegedly charging extra money for CBC tests. The judge also ordered the quashing of an FIR registered against the employees of the petitioner.
During the proceedings on Thursday, Punjab Aditional Advocate General Sirajul Islam submitted that the Punjab government was trying to control the dengue outbreak and was taking measures to save the people. He said that the government required cooperation not only from the people, but also from laboratory owners. He said that only Rs 70 was incurred on the CBC test, while the government had allowed the charging of Rs 90 per patient. He also said that concerned officials were taking action against labs for overcharging for CBC tests.
He said that only reception centres of laboratories were being sealed and requested that the petition be rejected. The petitioner’s counsel alleged that government action was discriminatory as it had not taken any action against Ittefaq Hospital, which was charging Rs 360 for a CBC test. He requested that government action against the petitioner be declared as illegal.
The judge remarked that the government should refrain from taking illegal steps and aggravating the situation to the extent that the court had to pass an order to unseal all laboratories. The judge also directed labs owners to cooperate with the government so as to prevent patient suffering.
Health Secretary Jehanziab Khan said that the CBC test was a primary test in dengue treatment and that it cost about Rs 70, whereas the government had ordered private laboratories to charge up to Rs 90 for the same till November 15. The judge postponed the hearing for a short time and directed the petitioner to have a meeting with health secretary and settle the issue amicably.
When proceedings resumed after an interval, Sirajul Islam said that the district quality control board in its meeting on Thursday decided to unseal the laboratory after assurances from the petitioner that her lab would charge only Rs 90 for CBC test.
Ittefaq Hospital Chief Executive Officer Hafeezud Din Siddique also appeared and submitted that the hospital was charging Rs 90 from general patients for the CBC test while it was providing test service to dengue patients for free. Dr Mubashar Hassan, a representative of the petitioner, assured on behalf of the petitioner that Rs 90 would be charged for the CBC test and that a separate counter for dengue patients would be set up. After these proceedings, the judge disposed of the petition.
Information regarding Free Dengue Medical Camps
Free Medical Camp for information plz.
we are arranging "FREE MEDICAL CAMP against DENGUE" infront of 'Data Darbar' on Sunday 25.09.2011 from 9;00am to 4;00pm. In the camp all services provide to the patients absolutly free like complete check-up and Blood Test CBC with Platelet.
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Dr.Zafar Ali Khan Medical Administrator, Al. khair Hospital
we are arranging "FREE MEDICAL CAMP against DENGUE" infront of 'Data Darbar' on Sunday 25.09.2011 from 9;00am to 4;00pm. In the camp all services provide to the patients absolutly free like complete check-up and Blood Test CBC with Platelet.
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Regards:
Dr.Zafar Ali Khan Medical Administrator, Al. khair Hospital
Prevention from dengue in Lahore and Pakistan
In the prevailing circumstances, the dengue virus has almost reached its pinnacle and is spreading all over Pakistan on a comparatively more rapid rate than the last year.
This virus is transmitted via several mosquito species, principally the aedes aegypti. It is a black coloured mosquito with several white spots or lines all over its body. This mosquito, however, may or may not contain the virus in its stomach every time it injects into the human bloodstream.
A major cause of widespread dengue is that it lives on clean water surfaces, which are very commonly available. Therefore, acute care must be taken that no water is left uncovered in pitchers, tubs, jars, etc and pesticides should be sprayed in gardens and lawns. In this regard, however, schools, colleges and universities do not pay much attention.
Students commonly do not have any covered spaces to sit and only a few institutes are taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety of students. It is a matter of immense importance that all institutes take necessary steps to reduce the daily number of dengue victims by taking appropriate measure.
This virus is transmitted via several mosquito species, principally the aedes aegypti. It is a black coloured mosquito with several white spots or lines all over its body. This mosquito, however, may or may not contain the virus in its stomach every time it injects into the human bloodstream.
A major cause of widespread dengue is that it lives on clean water surfaces, which are very commonly available. Therefore, acute care must be taken that no water is left uncovered in pitchers, tubs, jars, etc and pesticides should be sprayed in gardens and lawns. In this regard, however, schools, colleges and universities do not pay much attention.
Students commonly do not have any covered spaces to sit and only a few institutes are taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety of students. It is a matter of immense importance that all institutes take necessary steps to reduce the daily number of dengue victims by taking appropriate measure.
Dengue not enough to stop Cricket in Pakistan
LAHORE: Despite the rising number of dengue cases witnessed in Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not planning to move the season-opening domestic Twenty20 Championship from the city.
The event is expected to attract a full house at the Gadaffi Stadium which is situated in an area declared to be a risk for the deadly disease.
The Punjab government has already ordered closing down all schools and parks in the city that are susceptible during the early and late hours of the day. Authorities have also declared an emergency situation to deal with the menace that has so far taken 4,000 people in its grasp in the province with 3,000 of them in Lahore alone.
The PCB, however, emphasised that the event will go ahead and necessary precautions will be taken including fumigating the entire stadium twice a day. But according to the health department, the usage of sprays will not help during the ongoing monsoon season and the forecasted overcast conditions will cancel out the effects of fumigation.
Meanwhile, most of the associations participating in the tournament have also shown concern. The event will also feature a team from Afghanistan and was shifted to Lahore after the original venue, Rawalpindi, was deemed unfit to host the event.
Meanwhile, the PCB has so far not chosen to postpone the event because of the tight window during the next six months. While national squad members will add to the fan’s delight right now, postponement of the domestic tournament will reduce it to local stars.
The 14-team tournament includes Karachi Dolphins, Karachi Zebras, Lahore Lions, Lahore Eagles, Sialkot Stallions, Islamabad Leopards, Abbotabad Falcons, Rawalpindi Rams, Multan Tigers, Quetta Bears, Faisalabad Wolves, Peshawar Panthers and Hyderabad Hawks and a team from Afghanistan.
KCCA wants venue shift
The Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA) has asked the PCB to shift the upcoming National Twenty20 Tournament from Lahore due to the dengue outburst. “We have serious concerns,” KCCA President Sirajul Islam Bukhari told The Express Tribune. “We’ve asked the PCB to either change the venue or postpone the tournament. If the PCB wants, we’re ready to host the event at the National Stadium.”
How to Stop Dengue
People should be educated to do so, only Lahore government cannot overcome Dengue.
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