16/01/2025

Operational Training Held for Selected Young Doctors at Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic

Lahore: An operational training session was organized at a local hotel for young doctors selected for the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics. During the session, the doctors were thoroughly briefed on the complete operational management procedures of the clinics.

Punjab Health Minister met the young doctors and congratulated them on their selection and the assignment of responsibilities at the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics. Speaking at the training session, Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir stated that under the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab, efforts are being made to empower doctors financially. He clarified that Basic Health Units (BHUs) have not been privatized but outsourced to provide modern and improved healthcare services to the community.

Khawaja Imran Nazir further highlighted that the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics are state-of-the-art facilities and offer a golden opportunity for doctors to make this model successful. He assured that doctors would be provided additional benefits if the outsourcing model proves successful. The clinics have been handed over to young doctors based on merit, experience, and professional expertise.

The Chief Minister has allocated a significant budget for the revamping of all primary and rural healthcare centers. Khawaja Imran Nazir stated that the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics have been outsourced to young, service-oriented doctors dedicated to serving humanity. Local doctors were prioritized for these clinics, and they are encouraged to view the clinics as their own and serve the public with dedication. He expressed confidence that the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic project would prove to be a game-changer in healthcare delivery.

He added that new models are being introduced to eliminate the existing flaws in the healthcare system. All CEOs of health departments were directed to display standardized flex banners at prominent locations detailing the facilities available at the clinics.

According to Nadia Saquib, young doctors will be handed over the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics this week, with regular operations commencing from Monday. The Secretary of Health instructed health CEOs to ensure that the young doctors face no issues in their work. Dr. Khalil, representing the PD IRMNCH program, was also present at the training session.