Ghani stresses preparation for Covid-19 2nd wave

KABUL (Pajhwok): President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has stressed over the need to prepare well for the 2nd wave of covid19 that may hit the country, a statement said on Wednesday.

The president said this during a meeting on Covid19 emergency response. UN SRSG Ms. Deborah Lyons and WHO, UNICEF Reps attended the meeting too.

“Immediate issues such as; oxygen supplies, test capacities, training of the first responders, re-directing resources, mobilizations of a whole government and partnership approach and making immediate decisions were key points discussed,” the president said.

“We should not allow any stress on our medical system, shall unwrap uncertainty, draw clearer conclusions and have a coherent strategy to deal with the 2nd wave,” he noted.

“He said we should avoid any wishful thinking and fragmentation and understand the constraints.”

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