Islamabad :As more countries are ending complete lockdowns and implementing partial lockdowns, therefore public health safety demands screening measures and management of suspected cases at international travel entry points because this measures can prevent the reintroduction or importation of the deadly Corona Virus into Pakistan.
WHO Country Representative Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala accompanied by the WHO Emergency team Pakistan visited Islamabad International Airport to conduct an onsite assessment of passenger screening at the Islamabad airport. WHO team met Director Central Health Establishment (CHE), Dr Irfan Tahir at the airport. During the visit, common areas of intervention were identified for strengthening at the domestic and international terminals. Dr Mahipala assured the Director CHE and airport authorities that WHO will continue its support to the Government of Pakistan to further strengthen the ongoing efforts by the government to prevent importation of COVID-19 at the point of entries. Airport Manager, Nadeem Khan thanked the WR for visiting the airport and providing guidance for improving public health interventions at the airport. He also praised WHO’s persistent efforts for prevention and control of COVID-19.