NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

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2/6/2026
No Negligence Will Be Tolerated in the Fight Against Dengue!

An important meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Communicable Diseases, Dengue, and Disaster Management was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Health Ministers Khawaja Salman Rafique and Khawaja Imran Nazir, along with Secretary Health & Population Punjab Nadia Saquib. The meeting reviewed the current dengue situation across the province and assessed ongoing preventive measures in detail. Special emphasis was placed on districts with higher dengue breeding activity, immediate intervent...
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26/5/2026
Career Opportunity – Apply as Health Manager
The Health & Population Department, Government of Punjab, is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for key administrative leadership positions. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated healthcare professionals to co...
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21/5/2026
Provincial Minister for Health and Population participated in a policy dialogue on “Maternal, Newborn and Child Health & Nutrition in Punjab” along with Secretary Health and Population Punjab Nadia Saquib.
During the dialogue, discussions were held on further improving healthcare services for mothers, newborns and children, enhancing nutrition indicators, and ensuring access to quality healthcare facilities across Punjab. On this occasion, Provincia...
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21/5/2026
A great opportunity for passionate healthcare professionals to serve the people of Punjab
Applications are now open for Medical Officer and Women Medical Officer positions in Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals of Lahore under CM Punjab Initiatives. Join the mission to strengthen public healthcare services.
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19/5/2026
Punjab Health & Population Department invites qualified and experienced Consultants & Specialists to join Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals of Lahore under CM Punjab Initiatives.
A great opportunity for healthcare professionals to serve the community and strengthen public healthcare services across Punjab. Apply online before 7th June 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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Information & NOTIFICATIONS

Information related to the department, further instructions for employees, and notifications related to departmental work.


Promotion of Senior Medical Officers (BS-18) to the rank of Additional Principal Medical Officers (BS-19) in General Cadre

No. SO (Conf.)1-5/2024-Promotion of Senior Medical Officers (BS-18) to the rank of Additional Principal Medical Officers (BS-19) in General Cadre

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No. SO (Conf)1-1/2025-Promotion of Senior Consultant (BS-19) to the Rank of Chief Consultant (BS-20) in Specialist Cadre

All concerned Senior Consultants (BS-19) are directed to complete their CR Dossiers / PERs / ACRs

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Extension in Last Date for Submission of Applications

No. S.O(CONF)1-3/2025SR-Consultant-Extension in Last Date for Submission of Applications —Promotion of Medical Officers / Woman Medical Officers (BS-17) to the Rank of Consultant (BS-18)

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Functions & Services

Functions & Services of Health and Population Department are as under:

Health Management

Health management
planning and policy

Policy Matters

Prevention and control of
dengue & other vector borne
diseases

Collection & Compilation

Collection, compilation
registration and analysis of
vital health

Development Schemes

Health management
planning and policy

Service Matters

Service matters except those
entrusted to Services and
General Administration

Medical profession

Indigenous system of medicine

Control Drugs

Control of medicinal drugs
poisons and dangerous drugs

Matters

Administrative control of the
entire nursing cadre in the Province

Administration

The Public Health Ordinance
1944 Epidemic Diseases Act 1958