Punjab Allocates Over Rs. 37 Billion for Free Specialized Treatment

Meanwhile, the Punjab administration has provided over Rs. 37 billion for free medical treatment of patients throughout various specialized health programs at selected hospitals.

Key points

• Thousands of Cancer Patients in Punjab Are Without Free Medicines for 3 Months.
• According to Khawaja Salman Rafique, in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the administration is providing state-of-the-art cardiac care to patients.
• Moreover, the health minister conducted a detailed review of the administrative affairs and performance of the Nawaz Sharif Cardiology Centre, Murree, and the Sahiwal Institute of Cardiology.
• Under the "Chief Minister's Adult Cardiac Surgery Program", free medical treatment valued at Rs.
• Under the "Chief Minister's Special Initiative for Stroke Management", free medical treatment worth approximately Rs.

While chairing a session, stated that "historic and foundational measures" were being taken in the health sector, provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique.

Thanks to the Chief Minister of Punjab's special health programs, there has been a significant reduction in patient waiting lists for treatments related to adult cardiac care, cancer, dialysis, stroke, pediatric heart surgery, and transplants.

Under the "Chief Minister's Adult Cardiac Surgery Program", free medical treatment valued at Rs. 3 billion annually is being provided to patients suffering from heart diseases.

Through the "Chief Minister's Special Initiative for Cancer Patients", free services including diagnosis, chemotherapy, radiotherapy as well as surgical and medical therapies are being provided to cancer patients at an annual cost of Rs. 10 billion, he remarked.

Under the "Chief Minister's Special Initiative for Stroke Management", free medical treatment worth approximately Rs. 1.25 billion annually is being provided to stroke patients.

Hospitals have additionally been directed to further accelerate the reduction of patient waiting lists for adult cardiac care, cancer, dialysis, stroke, pediatric heart surgery, and transplants.

According to Khawaja Salman Rafique, under the "Chief Minister's Children's Heart Surgery Program", heart surgeries have been performed completely free of charge for over 16, 857 children throughout the province.

Moreover, the health minister conducted a detailed review of the administrative affairs and performance of the Nawaz Sharif Cardiology Centre, Murree, and the Sahiwal Institute of Cardiology. Sindh Major Hospital's New Block Completed After 52 Years.

During the session, the current status of medical equipment and human resources (HR) was reviewed to ensure the provision of top-tier medical facilities in Punjab's cardiac hospitals.

Notably, the Nawaz Sharif Cardiology Center is proving to be an excellent treatment facility for the individuals of Murree and its surrounding areas. For the first time in its history, the Punjab administration has procured modern machinery worth millions of rupees for this hospital. It now offers patient care through a fully functional Cath Lab.

Similarly, the Sahiwal Institute of Cardiology is additionally providing high-quality medical care to patients.

According to Punjab Health Secretary Azmat Mahmood, measures including the procurement of medical equipment, the deployment of human resources, and other foundational initiatives were being taken to ensure the delivery of excellent medical care in Punjab's cardiac hospitals. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around punjab Allocates Over Rs. 37 Billion for Free Specialized Treatment point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.