Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken a bold step to revolutionize public healthcare in Punjab. Chairing a special meeting, she announced major reforms, including the outsourcing of rural health centres (RHCs) to ensure 24/7 medical services and enhance diagnostic and surgical facilities.

Key Healthcare Initiatives Announced by CM Punjab

✅ Outsourcing of Rural Health Centres (RHCs)

  • RHCs will now operate 24/7 with enhanced facilities.
  • General surgery, gynaecology, diagnostics, and medical tests will be available.
  • These centres will serve as initial referral units for patients.

✅ Major Public Hospital Development Projects

  • Sambli General Hospital Murree – Expansion of connecting roads.
  • Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology Sargodha – OPD to be functional by June.
  • Jinnah Hospital PIC-2 – To be operational by 30th September.
  • Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital – Services to start as per schedule.

✅ Medical City & Specialized Healthcare Centres

  • Proposal to establish a medical city at the divisional level.
  • New burn units, cardiac centres, and children’s wards at the district level.
  • Plans to build a mega medical city near Lahore Ring Road.

Public Healthcare Achievements Under CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif

📌 225 fully revamped RHCs transformed into modern clinics.
📌 766 out of 1,147 health centres upgraded, with 396 handed over to the health department.
📌 Rs6.7 billion worth of free medicines provided in OPDs across Punjab.
📌 12,671 applications for Maryam Nawaz Community Health Inspector Program – Collecting household health data.
📌 2,230 applications received on Health Manager Portal under Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic Program.

Breakthrough in Organ Transplant & Specialized Health Services

💉 Chief Minister Special Initiative for Organ Transplant – 5 renal and 1 liver transplant completed successfully.
❤️ Children’s Heart Surgery Program – 6,900 patients registered, 2,625 surgeries completed.
🩺 Chief Minister Dialysis Program – Over 8,000 dialysis sessions completed.
🚑 Clinic on Wheels Program – 7.2 million patients benefited across Punjab.

Focus on Hygiene & Medical Equipment in Hospitals

CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed concern over lack of cleanliness in hospitals and emphasized:
🔹 Modern medical equipment is being provided in phases.
🔹 Steps to address doctor and staff shortages are underway.
🔹 Advanced medical facilities for rural & remote areas are a top priority.

Conclusion – Punjab’s Healthcare Revolution Underway

CM Punjab’s healthcare reform plan is a major step towards improving medical facilities in Punjab. With initiatives like 24/7 RHC operations, specialized hospitals, organ transplants, and free medicines, public healthcare is set for a complete transformation. 🚀