Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed Dr. Faisal Sultan as his special assistant on national health services, regulations, and coordination, a statement issued by the premier’s office said on Monday.
Dr. Sultan, who according to the brief statement will hold the status of a federal minister, will replace Dr. Zafar Mirza, who resigned as a special assistant to the prime minister on health last week.
Dr. Sultan also serves as the prime minister’s focal person on Covid-19.