A file picture of Jam Kamal Khan.
QUETTA: The Authorities of Balochistan on Wednesday fully banned sharing private data of sufferers contaminated with the novel coronavirus, citing that the sufferers are extra vulnerable to despair after seeing their names being circulated publicly.
“Unfortunately, Covid-19 patients have been facing indiscrimination in our society as their names and personal information are being shared on social, print and electronic media. Hence, along with the coronavirus they are plagued by depression too,” Parliamentary Secretary for Well being Rubaba Buledi mentioned.
She added that, because of this observe, many individuals are avoiding Covid-19 testing regardless of having signs. “Therefore as a substitute of expressing hate with energetic sufferers, we must always encourage them and assist them in boosting their immunity in opposition to this contagious virus.
Buledi vowed to revive the arrogance of individuals, stressing upon the lots to implement security precautions and added that the federal government of Balochistan is using all sources to defeat the deadly virus.
Following the sensitivity of Covid-19 disaster, hospitals and testing laboratories have been directed to not share private data of sufferers being examined constructive in Balochistan as a result of we obtained complaints of feminine sufferers’ private data being leaked out.
CM seeks federation’s assist
Then again, Chief Minister Jam Kamal urged the Federal authorities to expedite flight operations with a view to carry again residents of Balochistan stranded overseas.
The CM wrote a letter to particular assistant to Prime Minister for Abroad Pakistanis Syed Zulfi Bukhari relating to the woes of Balochistan residents stranded overseas following the virus outbreak.
“Though Pakistani government has been bringing back Pakistani citizens from other countries through PIA’s special flight operation, an estimated 20,000 Pakistanis are still stuck abroad and waiting to return home,” the letter learn.
He talked about the variety of Balochistan residents stranded within the UAE and different nations, including that greater than 2000 passengers from Balochistan are awaiting the federal government’s help.
“Majority of Pakistanis has been working as laborers within the Gulf nations however rendered jobless due to the coronavirus pandemic and nonetheless stranded there with none cash.
Therefore, the federal government ought to take particular measures to carry them again.” the chief minister concluded. “Overseas Pakistanis have been playing a vital role in boosting the country’s economy but due to the current chaos, they were plagued with health and economic miseries.”
Printed in The Categorical Tribune, June 4th, 2020.
