Dr Zafar Mirza hinted that more steps are likely to be taken by the government after giving relief to the nationals through reducing prices of 89 medicines.
Prime Minister Imran Khan in his instructions urged for an immediate implementation on the decision and directed stern against those taking more amount than the fixed price.
Dr Zafar Mirza announced the healthcare targets of 2020 set by Pakistan including polio eradication, disposal syringes and issuance of health insurance cards.
The minister met Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza where they exchanged views on increasing facilities of railway hospitals.
Dr Zafar Mirza, while talking to ARY News' 'Bakhabar Savera' programme, said that the federal authorities wanted to make anti-polio programme free from politics.
Talking to Director Centers for Disease Control Robert Redfield in Abu Dhabi, jhe said a comprehensive plan is being chalked out regarding injection safety.