Punjab Chief Minister Orders Timely Completion of Health Projects

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the prompt completion of health projects across the province. During a meeting convened in Lahore, she received a comprehensive briefing on ongoing heal

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the prompt completion of health projects across the province. During a meeting convened in Lahore, she received a comprehensive briefing on ongoing health initiatives.

Health projects: Approval for New Medical Institutions

At the meeting, the establishment of the Maryam Nawaz Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Mianwali was approved. Additionally, the decision to construct the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan was finalized. Participants were also informed about plans to develop a 268-bed Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiology in Gujranwala.

Review of Ongoing Projects

A report on the medical college project in Layyah was presented during the discussion. The meeting also included an evaluation of the Nawaz Sharif Medical District, the Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research Center, and various cardiology projects in Sargodha. It was disclosed that multiple specialized institutions such as Infectious Disease, Plastic Surgery, Genetic, Surgical, and Orthopedic Institutes would be established within the Nawaz Sharif Medical District.

Future Facilities and Enhancements

Further details revealed that within the Nawaz Sharif Medical District, a Children's Hospital II and an Institute of Ophthalmology would be constructed. Additionally, an Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital and a 100-bed general hospital are also set to be built, enhancing healthcare facilities in the region.