Dr. Sami Al Abdulkarim vice chairman of board of administration, and chairman of committee of Medical Facilities at the Riyadh Chamber has urged medical and pharmaceutical companies not to exploit from the corona disease in the promotion of certain pharmaceutical products, he said, “we believe in patriotism by all and support the constructive efforts made by the State to combat the disease and overcome its crisis.”
Dr. Al Abdulkarim also called on all stakeholders from the private health sector to cooperate directly with the ministry of health in coordinating emergency services. He also expressed his appreciation for the tireless efforts by the Ministry of Health to contain the disease and seeking to control it affirming that the Ministry will not spare any effort in this struggle.
He urged medical and media authorities and the entire social analysts with proper handling of the disease and their position in highlighting the reality of the disease and not to amplify the problem and cautioned them not to unduly alarm the community, stressing that the proper handling of the disease will protect everyone. He also emphasized on the importance of collaboration with the Ministry of Health to intensify awareness programs that informs the society about the symptoms of the disease and precautions to prevent it and the need to immediately report any suspected cases.
Dr. Al Abdulkarim said that the Committee of Medical Facilities at the Riyadh Chamber has dedicated itself to the national role to face the disease and try to raise the level of educative and awareness among the society and has prepared a program to organize a series of lectures to increase awareness about the disease, it is also working with all stakeholders of private health sector to comply with the plans and efforts of the Ministry of Health to contain the disease and to strictly adhere to the directives of the Custodian of the Two holy Mosques and the crown prince to combat the disease and its proper handling.