Assembly Business

List of Business

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

ORDERS OF THE DAY

MONDAY, THE 16^TH FEBRUARY, 2015.

Business to be brought forward before the Legislature on Monday, the 16^th February, 2015 at 10.00 a.m.

I.       (A)     RECITATION FROM THE HOLY QUR’AN.

(B)     NAAT SHAREEF.

II.      QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

            (Health Department)

III.      CALL ATTENTION NOTICES:

1.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 25 OF 2015;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY SHEIKH ABDULLAH, MPA: The Honourable Minister for Local Government, Sindh may please to give answer / statement that at the beginning of KDA Scheme-41 it was decided that the amount received by Sale, Purchase, Transfer and mutation of plots will be spent in Scheme-41 only but it is not done so, where the amount is being spent?

2.     CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 128 OF 2015;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. NAND KUMAR, MPA: The Honourable Minister for SGA&CD, Sindh may please to give answer / statement that whether it is a fact that 5% quota is fixed for minorities for jobs in the Departments of Government of Sindh; Details of the departments in which jobs have been given to minorities during the Year 2012-13?

3.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 79 OF 2015;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MS. MAHTAB AKBAR SHAH RASHDI, MPA: The Honourable Minister for Prisons, Sindh may please to give answer/ statement that what is the method of recruitment of Doctors in Sindh Prisons Department and also provide the details regarding Recruitment Rules, Service Structure, Promotions and Trainings of the Doctors who are working in Sindh Prisons Department?

4.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 126 OF 2015;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. MUHAMMAD SHAHARYAR KHAN MAHAR, MPA/ LEADER OF OPPOSITION, PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH: The Honourable Minister for Health, Sindh may please to give answer/ statement that details of the Projects running under the supervision of Health Department; whether it is a fact that the employees working on contract basis in such Projects?

5.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 129 OF 2015;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY SYED MUHAMMAD RASHID SHAH, MPA: The Honourable Minister for Home, Sindh may please to give answer / statement that How many cases of kidnapping were registered in District Khairpur Mir’s during the Year January,2014 to January, 2015; Details of persons kidnapped & recovered and how many culprits were arrested during above said period?

IV.     LEAVE APPLICATION OF MEMBERS, IF ANY.

V.       PRIVILEGE MOTION, IF ANY.

VI.     ADJOURNMENT MOTION NO. 06 OF 2014;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MS. NUSRAT BANO SEHER ABBASI, MPA  REGARDING THERE ARE MORE THAN 100 PRIVATE SCHOOLS RUNNING IN SUKKUR REGION WHICH DO NOT FULFILL THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

VII.    LAYING BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY REPORTS ON BIANNUAL MONITORING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL FINANCE COMMISSION (NFC) AWARD FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY - DECEMBER, 2012 AND JANUARY - JUNE, 2013, AS REQUIRED UNDER CLAUSE 3(B) OF ARTICLE 160 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN.

VIII.  LAYING BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY THE QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER - DECEMBER, 2014) ON “RECEIPT OF THE PROVINCE, 2014-15”, “CURRENT REVENUE EXPENDITURE, 2014-15”, “CURRENT CAPITAL EXPENDITURE, 2014-15” AND “DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE, 2014-15”.

IX.     INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BILL NO. 05 OF 2015-THE SINDH LOCAL GOVERNMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2015.

X.       CONSIDERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BILL NO. 04 OF 2015-THE SINDH ARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2015.

XI.     ANY OTHER BUSINESS WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.

KARACHI, THE                                                                     G.M.UMAR FAROOQ

13^TH FEBRUARY, 2015.                                                              SECRETARY

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

Summary of Proceedings

“This House opposes the extension of 120 days in the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) Ordinance, 2014 by the Federal Government regarding recovery of gas levy from the gas consumers in the Country.”

“This Assembly resolves and recommends to the Government of Sindh to approach the Federal Government to grant Diplomatic Passports to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Sindh and Gratis/Official Passports to the Members of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, their spouse(s) and children below 18 years & the Officers of the Secretariat of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, as was discussed in the 17^th Speakers Conference, held in Islamabad on 13-15 April, 2014.”

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

MONDAY THE 16^TH FEBRUARY, 2015.

 *355. DR. SIKANDAR SHORO: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

(a)   Number of diarrhea disease cases reported at each government hospital/dispensary in district Hyderabad and Jamshoro during 01-01-2012 to 15-06-2013 along with the number of patients admitted;

(b)   Is it a fact that medicines to treat above patients were available there;

(c)    If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the details thereof?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

(a)      Number of diarrhoea disease cases reported at each government hospital/dispensary in district Hyderabad and Jamshoro during 01.01.2012 to 13.08.2013 along with the number of patients admitted are as under:

 District Hyderabad

 District Jamshoro

 (b)   Yes, it is a fact. All essential medicines including ORS, antibiotics, anti-diarrheal medicines, Metronidazole (tablets & infusion) and IV infusions were available to treat above patients.

(c)    As mentioned above.

 *523. MS. NUSRAT SEHER ABBASI: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

(a)   Is it a fact that government hospital, Gohar Sharif, Taluka Phulhdyoon is useless for the patients and staff remain absent mostly only 4 or 6 employees attend duties out of 47 staff and many doctors have opened private clinics;

(b)   If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, the action taken by the government in this regard?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

(a)      No it is not a fact.

In fact, instead of government hospital this is Basic Health Unit Girhore Sharif, located in Taluka Phulladiyon, district Mirpurkhas and is working with entire satisfaction.

The sanctioned strength of staff is 12 employees. Out of these 04 are working on detailment basis. The detail is under:

 (b)      Not applicable.

 *524. MS. NUSRAT SEHER ABBASI: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

(a)   Is it a fact that 3 women died and many persons admitted on Sunday 16^th June, 2013 due to spread of gastro epidemic in New Saeedabad and its surrounding;

(b)   If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, the steps taken by the government to control it?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

(a)   No, it is not fact. Neither any patient of gastroenteritis was admitted at Taluka Hospital, new Saeedabad and its surroundings nor did any death occur due to gastroenteritis on Sunday 16^th June 2013.

(b)   Not applicable.

 *525. MS. NUSRAT SEHER ABBASI: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

District-wise number of people died of gastro epidemic in the entire province during 2008 to 2013?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

The detail is as under:

 *1866. MR. MUHAMMAD RASHID KHILJI: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

District-wise number of government hospitals where facility of burns ward is provided?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

The requisite information is as under:

 *1867. MR. MUHAMMAD RASHID KHILJI: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

Whether the medicines and injections provided to the patients under hepatitis control program are prepared on local basis or imported from foreign countries?

ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

The medicines and injections provided to the patient in the hepatitis prevention and control program are imported, from multinational and national companies.

 *2104. MS. HEER SOHO: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

(a)   Is it a fact that 11 patients suffering from dengue have been died and 133 patients are affected in Karachi upto 24^th September, 2013;

(b)   If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the details thereof?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

(a)      No, it is not a fact. In fact in the year 2013, total 5970 cases of Dengue reported in the province.

 Whereas, in 2013 thirty two (32) patients died due to Dengue.

 (b)      Detail is as under:

 District Wise Data of Deaths Due to Dengue in Year 2013 & 2014 till Date.

 *2105. MS. HEER SOHO: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

District-wise number of dengue patients reported in the province during 2012-13 along with the steps being taken for their cure?

ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

District wise number of dengue patients reported in the Province during 2012-2013 along with steps being taken for their cure is mentioned below:

 District Wise number of Dengue Cases Reported in the Province during 2012-13

 The steps being taken for the cure of dengue patients are as under:

 Current Strategy

Ø  Dengue Surveillance Cells established in all District of Sindh are reporting on daily basis, to the Provincial Cell at Director General Health Service’s Office, Hyderabad and further to the Provincial Dengue Surveillance Cell functioning at Civil Hospital, Karachi. The Provincial Dengue Surveillance Cell develops the cumulative report on daily basis for further dissemination to all stake holders including higher authorities and media.

 Ø  One the basis of reports generated by the Provincial Dengue Surveillance Cell, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation and Divisional Commissioners with the logistic support of Malaria Control Program conduct case specific Fogging/Fumigation and larvicidal activities in their respective jurisdiction. Moreover, Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) in the house of Dengue affected house and 30 houses around the Dengue patient’s house, against the Vector of the Dengue Virus is being conducted.

 Ø  Dengue Diagnostic Kits and Mega Unit Platelets are also made available for diagnosis and management of Dengue Fever & Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Cases. Mega Platelets are provided to Major Public sectors Hospitals of Sindh.

 Ø  Major Public and Private Sector Hospitals are integrated in surveillance activity for regular reporting to the Provincial Dengue Surveillance Cell of Health Department.

 Ø  Treatment/Management of Dengue Cases

Ø  Measures are also taken for immediate availability of Separate Beds with Impregnated Bed Nets in medical units of major Public sector Hospitals for the Management of Dengue cases.

    Ø  Training is being provided to the Physicians for Clinical Management of Dengue cases.

   Ø  Awareness Sessions are being organized to update the Knowledge of General Public and Health Professionals, through Health Education messages (by displaying Boards/Posters /Banners and distribution of Leaf etc). Education institutes are also taken on board.

 Ø  Malaria Control Programme has provided 20 fogging machines and necessary Insecticides to the prone Districts of Sindh. Out of which 04 has been provided to the Municipal Corporation Karachi and 01 to the office of Executive District Office Karachi.

     Ø  Deputy Commissioners have directed all Assistant Commissioners and Revenue staff to visit tyre shops and areas highlighted by director medical services for larvicidal activities. They will also involve the key influential persons especially Pesh Imam Masajid in their respective jurisdiction for increasing awareness among general public.

    Ø  The Health Department, GOS has formulated “Dengue Regulation” which shall ensure the responsibility of all stake holders, community & individual and shall also make them accountable on non-reporting or late reporting of dengue cases. After promulgation of said regulation vector control measure at community places, private premises and at individual level would also be enforced. The Health Inspectors designated by all DHOs will ensure the implementation of the regulation in their respective jurisdiction.

 There is need of

Ø  Need for multi-sectoral partnership with involvement of Primary health care system at the level of Basic and Rural Health Centers.

Ø  Also need of transferring the responsibilities, capability and motivation for dengue control and prevention to the community.

 *2106. MS. HEER SOHO: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

(a)   Is it a fact that a program to vaccinate the children of government and private schools under hepatitis control program was launched during 2012 in the province;

(b)   If answer to (a) above is affirmative, whether the same is being implemented?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

(a)   Yes, it is a fact. The Hepatitis Prevention & Control Program took an initiative for the vaccination of children of government and private schools in 2012.

(b)   Yes, the same is being implemented.

In this regard 2,562,998 children have been vaccinated so far. The detail is as under:

 In addition to above school vaccination done in the year 2012. Different activities of vaccination camps at schools have also been conducted from 2008 till date. In this regard 856232 children have been vaccinated making grand total to 2,562,998

 *2456. MR. GHULAM MUJTABA ISRAN: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

Number of doctors actually working in Civil hospital, Kambar along with the details of sanctioned posts?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

Out of 28 Sanctioned Posts of doctors 11 are filled. The detail is as under:

 *2942. MR. SHIRAZ WAHEED: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

(a)   Is it a fact that medical equipments of 2 crore rupees purchased for Government Hospitals of district Shikarpur are missing;

(b)   If answer to (a) above is affirmative, details thereof and intention of the Government to conduct enquiry in this regard?

ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

(a)   No it is not a fact that the medical equipment of 2 crore rupees purchased for government hospitals are missing;

(b)   Not applicable.

 *2945. MR. SHIRAZ WAHEED: Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:-

(a)   Is it a fact that GAVI Vaccinators of the province are not being paid salaries regularly;

(b)   If answer to (a) above is affirmative, steps taken by the Government to make salaries regular?

 ANSWER

JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Health:

(a)   No it is not a fact. The salaries are being paid regularly and timely to GAVI vaccinators. 

(b)   Not applicable.

Karachi:-                                            G. M. Umar Farooq

the 13^th February, 2015.                             Secretary

                                                     Provincial Assembly of Sindh.