Punjab CM Mohsin Naqvi Thursday visited Mayo Hospital and issued directives to ensure high-quality and modern facilities at the emergency block.

The 24NewsHD TV channel reported that the emergency block will be equipped with 200 beds and state-of-the-art facilities after upgradation. The emergency ward, during the upgrade, will be temporarily shifted to the TB ward.

Mohsin Naqvi took a round of the emergency block and ordered finishing upgrade work at the earliest.

He said the block should be equipped with the latest medical facilities and technologies.

He also said that the wiring in the block should be underground and damped walls should be treated with durable materials.

Visiting the under-construction cafeterias, reading room and the police station, the Punjab CM ordered high-speed internet to be installed in the reading room.

He said that the cafeterias should provide quality food at reasonable rates as per the hygiene standards.

Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Dr. Javed Akram, Secretary Health, Secretary Construction and Communications, Vice Chancellor King Edward Medical College, MS and related officials were also present on this occasion.