09/01/2025

Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Inaugurates Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a major healthcare reform to transform 150 healthcare centres into Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics, promising improved accessibility and quality healthcare for all.

 

At the inauguration ceremony, the Chief Minister distributed appointment letters to doctors and emphasized the use of advanced digital systems in the clinics to streamline patient care.

Key reforms include an increase in dialysis funding from Rs. 700,000 to Rs. 1 million and the launch of mobile motorcycle clinics equipped with telemedicine tools for remote care.

 

The government plans to introduce an organ implant program and deliver insulin to Type 1 diabetic patients at their doorsteps, enhancing healthcare access in underserved areas.

Acknowledging challenges like staff shortages and resource constraints, the Chief Minister reaffirmed her commitment to improving healthcare management and establishing patient-friendly help desks in hospitals.

 

To address systemic issues, she announced strict measures against unethical practices and medicine theft, ensuring accountability and transparency in healthcare facilities.

With 1,250 basic health centres under rehabilitation, including 904 already completed, the initiative aims to reduce pressure on major hospitals by improving local healthcare infrastructure.

 

The Chief Minister pledged to provide cancer medication to 100,000 patients and introduce advanced diagnostic equipment such as CT scanners, MRI machines, and ECG tools in the new clinics.

She called on healthcare professionals to support these reforms, stressing their crucial role in achieving sustainable improvements in Punjab's healthcare system.

 

The initiative marks a significant step in building a robust, patient-focused healthcare system for Punjab and neighbouring regions.