World should learn how to deal with COVID-19 pandemic from Pakistan: WHO

  • Date: 11-Sep-2020
  • Source: Gulf Today
  • Sector:Economy
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World should learn how to deal with COVID-19 pandemic from Pakistan: WHO

Phase 3 coronavirus vaccine trial in Pakistan expected to begin this month

Dr Mirza in a tweet stated: "Pakistan included among seven countries by WHO Director General- countries that the world can learn from about how to fight future pandemics. Great honour for the people of Pakistan.“

He said it was the recognition of the national effort internationally. "It proves that if we want to do something we can do it. Moreover, the WHO DG spoke about the importance of the public health system. It is talked about 'building back better (BBB)' and I believe time has come to build back,“ he said.

A health worker insists residents to use hand sanitizers. File.

BBB is an approach to post-disaster recovery that reduces vulnerability to future disasters and builds community resilience to address physical, social,