President Dr Arif Alvi has underlined the need for unity of all stakeholders to win fight against coronavirus pandemic.

He was talking to delegations of Pakistan Medical Association and Pakistan Islamic Medical Association in Karachi on Friday.

The President said that doctors and paramedical staff deserve appreciation for playing frontline role against the epidemic.

He said the protection of paramedical staff is the top priority of the government.

Dr Arif Alvi said that there should be complete coordination between doctors, and national and provincial disaster management authorities to contain the virus.

He urged the delegations to ask people in maintaining social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands to overcome the challenge.

(Imran/Ijaz/Abdul Rehman)