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Imran inaugurates first-ever infectious diseases hospital

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever specialised hospital for infectious diseases here on Thursday to meet the increasing challenges posed by the coronavirus that has claimed nearly 5,000 lives and infected over 240,000 people in the country.

The 250-bed Isolation Hospital and Infectious Treatment Centre (IHITC) was built in a record 40 days.

Speaking to the media after the inaugration ceremony, Khan appealed to the people to follow social distancing on Eidul Azha, expected to be observed on July 31. He said the “carelessness on Eidul Fitr ” in May led to an increase in the number of patients and pressure on hospitals.

Khan also urged the people to follow the official guidelines and observe the festival with simplicity. (PTI)

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