Tag: Punjab healthcare system
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Pharmacy Staff Booked Over Theft of Government Medicines in Lahore
Accountability in Focus After Medicine Theft Case Authorities in Lahore have booked pharmacy staff at the Children’s Hospital for their alleged involvement in the theft of government medicines. The case has sparked concern over accountability and transparency in healthcare institutions. Police confirmed that the staff were accused of misappropriating medicines meant for patients. The incident…
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Punjab Launches Adult Cardiac Surgery Programme Under CM’s Initiative
Punjab Expands Advanced Heart Care Through New Surgery Programme The Punjab government has taken a major step in strengthening healthcare by launching the Chief Minister’s Adult Cardiac Surgery Programme. This initiative is designed to provide advanced cardiac care and surgical interventions for adult patients across the province, addressing the growing burden of heart disease. Officials…
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Punjab’s Health Revolution: Millions Benefiting from CM’s Initiatives
Transforming Healthcare in Punjab: A New Era of Patient-Centered Services Punjab’s healthcare system is undergoing a remarkable transformation under the Chief Minister’s initiatives. Millions of patients across the province are experiencing improved access to medical services, free medicines, and advanced surgical procedures. At specialized hospitals, surgeries are being performed at scale, ensuring that critical treatments…
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Punjab Dental Hospital MS Suspended Pending Inquiry
Leadership Shake-Up at Punjab Dental Hospital The Punjab government has issued a formal notification suspending the Medical Superintendent (MS) of Punjab Dental Hospital in Lahore. The announcement, made on March 11, 2026, confirms that the MS has been relieved of duties while an inquiry is conducted. Although the official statement did not specify the reasons…
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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Immediate Reforms in Government Hospitals
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken significant steps to reform government hospitals, ensuring efficient healthcare services for citizens. She has directed immediate payment of hospital dues and ordered strict measures to guarantee the supply of free medicines. To enhance transparency, CM Maryam Nawaz has instructed hospitals to display an updated list of available…
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National Action Plan for Health Security Discussed: Punjab Aims to Enhance Health Care Coordination and Services
A high-level meeting took place in Lahore, where a delegation led by the CEO of the National Institute of Health (NIH) discussed the National Action Plan for Health Security with Punjab’s Provincial Health Minister, Khawaja Salman Rafique. The delegation, which included prominent health officials such as CEO Dr. Muhammad Salman, Health Advisor Dr. Safi Malik,…