Dr Faisal appointed new SAPM on national health

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appointed Dr Faisal Sultan, the focalperson on coronavirus in Pakistan, as the new Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination.

Taking to Twitter, the infectious diseases expert said that he was “honored by the confidence reposed by the prime minister” and was also humbled.

“Honored by the confidence reposed by PM  @ImranKhanPTI and humbled by the responsibility entrusted. Grateful for all the support received. Will need everyone on board to deliver the much needed healthcare reforms for Pakistan,” he tweeted. 

Honored by the confidence reposed by PM @ImranKhanPTI and humbled by the responsibility entrusted. Grateful for all the support received. Will need everyone on board to deliver the much needed healthcare reforms for Pakistan. https://t.co/smlfk9txnF

— Faisal Sultan (@fslsltn) August 3, 2020

According to the Government of Pakistan, Dr Faisal’s position will hold the status of the federal minister. The development comes a few days later when special assistant to the prime minister on health, Dr Zafar Mirza, resigned owing to criticism on the PM’s cabinet after details of their assets and dual nationalities were made public.

Dr Faisal is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Memorial Hospital Trust.