Punjab Chief Minister Prioritizes Timely Completion of Healthcare Initiatives
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the urgent need for the timely completion of ongoing healthcare projects across the province, underscoring her commitment to enhancing medical
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the urgent need for the timely completion of ongoing healthcare projects across the province, underscoring her commitment to enhancing medical services for residents.
Key Healthcare Projects Approved
During a meeting held on September 26 in Lahore, Chief Minister Sharif approved the establishment of several significant healthcare facilities, including the Maryam Nawaz Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Mianwali, as well as the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan. The Chief Minister also announced plans for the creation of a 268-bed Nawaz Sharif-Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiology in Gujranwala.
Expedited Medical College Initiatives
A report was presented regarding the proposed medical college project in Layyah, where the Chief Minister instructed relevant authorities to expedite its establishment to ensure that the community can benefit from enhanced medical education and services.
Progress on Existing Healthcare Facilities
The meeting also reviewed the progress of ongoing projects including the Nawaz Sharif Medical District, the Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research Centre, and the Sargodha Institute of Cardiology. Under the Nawaz Sharif Medical District initiative, specialized institutes for infectious diseases, plastic surgery, genetics, surgery, and orthopedics will be established. Additionally, the medical district will feature a second children’s hospital, an Institute of Ophthalmology, the Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital, and a 100-bed general hospital, aimed at broadening access to specialized medical care throughout Punjab.
Call to Action
Chief Minister Sharif urged the concerned departments to expedite execution of these vital healthcare projects, stressing the importance of enhancing access to specialized medical facilities for the province's citizens.
