Andina

Peru: Health Min, Congress Chairman discuss fight against COVID-19

12:10 | Lima, Jul. 20.

Peru's Health Minister Pilar Mazzetti and Congress Chairman Manuel Merino met on Monday morning to exchange views on the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

According to the Ministry of Health (Minsa), the two authorities addressed the need to strengthen the health system, with the aim of assisting the population and saving more lives.

On Sunday, Mazzetti revealed that the health protocols governed by her portfolio and aimed at different productive sectors will be adapted and updated in order to be more expeditious.

This will facilitate the country's economic recovery in the current context of health emergency caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

As is known, Mazzetti was sworn in as the new Minister of Health last Wednesday to replace Victor Zamora in the post.

(END) VVS/RMB/MVB

Published: 7/20/2020