“Unfortunately COVID-19 patients have been facing indiscrimination in our society as their names and personal information being shared on social, print and electronic media hence along with Coronavirus they are plagued by depression.” Rubaba Buledi Parliamentary Secretary for Health said on Wednesday.

She further said, due to this practice, many people are avoiding COVID-19 testing despite having symptoms hence instead of expressing hate with active patients we should encourage them and help them in booming their immunity against this contagious virus.

“Following the sensitivity of COVID-19 crisis Hospitals and testing laboratories have been directed to not share personal information of patients being tested positive in Balochistan because in interior Balochistan we received complaints of leaking out personal information of female patients.” Rubaba Buledi said vowed to restore the confidence of people avoiding testing.

She stressed upon masses to implement on safety precautions added government of Balochistan utilizing all resources to defeat the fatal virus.