LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique attended a seminar organized by the Auqaf Department focused on raising awareness about dengue.
The workshop highlighted key authorities, including Dr. Syed Tahir Raza Bukhari, Secretary of the Auqaf Division, DG Auqaf, and Extra Secretary Nabila Javed. Delegates from different strict theological schools, including Jamia Naimiya, Jamia Ashrafia, and the Establishment of Minhaj-ul-Qur’an, likewise took part.
During the event, Minister Rafique emphasized the importance of the seminar’s topic, recalling that former Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif had tasked the department with controlling the dengue outbreak since 2011. He noted that serving humanity holds great significance in the eyes of Allah and acknowledged the pivotal role that Ulema and Mashaikh have played in the formation of Pakistan.
Rafique pointed out the rising dengue cases in Rawalpindi and stressed the need to eradicate this disease from the country. He called on religious leaders to take action in protecting lives, highlighting the Auqaf Department’s crucial role in maintaining peace during Muharram.
The minister also mentioned that emergency services would soon be initiated on highways for public convenience. “To thrive in this world and the hereafter, we must adhere to the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH),” he stated, reinforcing the health department’s commitment to combating polio and other deadly diseases.
Secretary Dr. Syed Tahir Raza Bukhari affirmed that the message of dengue prevention would be disseminated to every seminary, urging religious scholars to emphasize cleanliness after each prayer to help eradicate dengue.
