CM to launch Grand Health Programme
In a move aimed at improving healthcare accessibility for Punjab residents, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is set to launch the ambitious “Grand Health Programme.” This program promises significant improvements to the provincial healthcare landscape. Details remain under wraps, but early reports suggest a focus on infrastructure upgrades like the completion of Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Rural Health Centres (RHCs) by March 2025, followed by major hospitals by June 2025. Additionally, the program might incentivize doctors working in remote areas with special allowances. This initiative has the potential to significantly improve access to
While chairing a three-hour long meeting, to review progress on CM Punjab Special Health Initiatives in the province, the CM took a historic decision to grant special allowance to doctors working in health centers and hospitals in remote areas of the province.
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CM to launch ‘Grand Health Programme At the cost of Rs 46 billion 2024
The CM was briefed by the authorities concerned, “At the cost of Rs46 billion, the construction of Phase-I of Nawaz Sharif Cancer Care Hospital has started. The hospital will have cancer care clinics, state-of- the-art facilities, world-class doctors and their residences, solar sheds and parking, besides inns and restaurants for the ease and accommodation of patients’ relatives.” Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed to increase the number of beds from 100 to 150 in the first phase. However, it was briefed that in the second phase, more than 280 beds can be expanded in Nawaz Sharif Cancer Care Hospital.
CM to launch Grand Health Programme
Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology
The CM was apprised that the supply of medicines is being ensured in all health centers and hospitals across Punjab. She evaluated a proposal to establish a specialized hospital in Punjab for the transplant of bone marrow, besides a suggestion to start a free insulin program in Punjab.The CM directed to start the construction of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology Sargodha as soon as possible, and reviewed the issues related to the outsourcing of angiography services. She noted, “Monitoring is essential in every sector, a system of continuous monitoring of hospitals is being developed.” She directed the Secretary Health to determine facilities available in hospitals vis-a-vis rush of patients. The CM directed to ensure the completion of health projects on priority, besides optimal utilization of already-available infrastructure. She accorded in-principle approval of a special project to implant artificial limbs for the disabled persons, besides agreeing to establish cancer treatment unit at Qatar Hospital in Bhakkar.
She directed to make PIC-II Cardiology operational as soon as possible. She also agreed on the proposal to establish a big hospital in Rajanpur.The CM had a detailed review of health projects of each division of Punjab, and asked the departments concerned to submit timeline of each project. She underscored, “Every new health project should set a new example in quality and standard. No compromise on quality will be tolerated.”
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TB Hospital to General Hospital,
She was apprised, “The facility of field hospital will be available in every tehsil of Punjab, and a special lift has started working for the convenience of patients in field hospitals.” She also evaluated conversion of Simli TB Hospital to General Hospital, besides establishing medical colleges in every district on a public private partnership basis.
The CM was briefed, “50% students in these medical colleges will be admitted on government merit.” She was also briefed that the Installation of EMR system for keeping digital records in primary and rural health centers has been completed. She approved handing over Government Data Durbar Eye Hospital to the Auqaf Department.
