Punjab govt announces collaboration with Indus Hospital for heart and bone marrow transplant

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that government was committed to bring state of the art medical facilities in the province to facilitate the poor patients, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Inaugurating a new emergency block at Indus Hospital in Jubilee Town Lahore, Chief Minister said she wanted to improve every hospital in Punjab.

Maryam Nawaz said, “We will improve healthcare system by using the system and experiences of Indus Hospital.”

She also announced collaboration with Indus Hospital for heart and bone marrow transplant. On the occasion she sought a comprehensive plan to improve government hospitals with the collaboration of industrial trusts. She agreed to take joint measures for the heart surgery of young children.

After the inauguration, CM visited various departments of Indus Hospital and inspected resuscitation, paeds, CT scan, nursing station, information desk and family medicine centers. She spoke to the children under treatment in the emergency ward, expressed wishes for their speedy recovery. She also interacted with  other under-treatment patients, their attendants and doctors to inquire them about various treatment facilities available there. She also observed the treatment procedure and paperless dashboard system of Indus Hospital.

Chief Minister Maryam said,”We are working day in and day out for public service.” She added,”A chair is a burden of responsibilities, a good decision can improve millions of lives.”

She said, “Patients come from all over Pakistan for treatment in Punjab.” She underscored, “Up to 90% free medicines are being provided in hospitals across Punjab.”

Maryam Nawaz Sharif took notice of non-action by the police officers concerned on a woman's complaint against the police officials on duty in Indus Hospital. She summoned the DIG Investigation on the spot, directed him to resolve the complaint immediately and submit a report. She also directed the authorities concerned to ensure the construction of ramps in buildings to facilitate  special persons.

Earlier, Chief Minister was briefed in detail about the Indus Hospital. She was apprised that 7 million patients have benefited from free and quality treatment under Recep Tayyip Erdogan Trust.

Minister for Information Azma Bukhari, MPA Sania Ashiq, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Secretary Health and other relevant officers accompanied Chief Minister. Indus Regional Board Chairman Mian Ahsan, Executive Directors Azizul Rehman, Ahsan Tariq, Manager Coordination Bilal Ahmed, Directors Javed Arshad Bhatti, SM Parvez, Hasan Qureshi, CEO Dr Tasman and COO Dr. Shafiq were also present.

Meanwhile, CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz in a message on World Migratory Bird Dayn said that migratory birds coming from distant countries add to the beauty of nature. Migratory birds are a priceless gift of nature. Chief Minister said migratory birds help in the fertility of our lands. She added that protecting the natural environment is essential for the protection of migratory birds.