Pakistan, April 22 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has granted in-principle approval for the launch of the "Chief Minister Punjab Disease Prevention Programme" aimed at preventing and controlling the spread of major diseases across the province.

The programme will focus on the prevention of diabetes, tuberculosis (TB), AIDS and hepatitis, alongside a province-wide public awareness campaign to educate citizens about life-threatening and infectious diseases.

The decision was taken during a special meeting chaired by the chief minister, where Secretary Health and Population Nadia Saqib gave a detailed briefing on the proposed initiative. It was decided that a comprehensive awareness drive will be launched across Punjab, which ...