LAHORE: In an order issued by the Punjab Government’s Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department, a four-day holiday has been announced to combat a “serious threat” to public health.  According to the directive, the spread of Conjunctivitis, also known as Pink Eye, due to bacterial or viral infection, smoke, dust, or chemical exposure is posing a serious and “imminent threat” to public health in the province forcing the government to take necessary safety measures for prevention and control of the disease in Punjab.  7 People Killed, 20 Wounded in Blast in Kabul Pakistan sends second consignment of 90 tonnes relief goods to Gaza As per the Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act, 2020, the Health Department has chosen to implement an “immediate preventive and speedy remedy” to ensure public health is maintained. In this regard, Ali Jan Khan, Secretary of the Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department of the Punjab Government after approval from the Chief Minister has put in motion Sections 4(c), 5(1)(e), and 5(1)(f) of the Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act under which movement will be “restricted” in District Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur, District Gujranwala, District Hafizabad, and District Narowal for having the highest Air Quality … Continue reading Smart Lockdown Imposed in Lahore over Health Concerns