20/11/2024

Health Week kicks off in Punjab

On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Health Week has been officially launched across the province. Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir and Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman inaugurated the week at THQ Hospital Samanabad. Running from November 20 to 22, the Health Week includes health screening camps at all DHQ and THQ hospitals, rural and primary health centers, and even jail hospitals. During the inauguration, Khawaja Imran Nazir and Zahid Akhtar Zaman visited various screening counters, including those for registration, vital signs, TB, diabetes, and pregnancy checks. They interacted with patients, inquiring about the quality of medical services and commended the hospital's arrangements for the initiative. The Health Minister emphasized the importance of a healthy society and a prosperous Punjab as part of the Chief Minister's vision. He shared that 600,000 testing kits for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, sugar, HIV, and malaria have been distributed across hospitals for screening purposes. Minister Nazir further explained that the data collected during these screenings will be analyzed to improve patient care, ensuring better and more targeted treatments. He also assured that the entire screening process would be closely monitored throughout the week. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve healthcare facilities across the province, mentioning the establishment of paraplegic centers in cities like Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad, dedicated to the rehabilitation of individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries. Secretary Health Nadia Saqib, Special Secretary Aun Abbas Bukhari, Additional Secretary Hassan Rana, CEO Health Dr. Zohaib Hassan, and MS Samanabad Hospital Dr. Waqas were also present at the event.