Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has reiterated the government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare in government hospitals, emphasising that patient care was top priority for the health department.
During a meeting held at the Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education on Friday, he stressed the importance of performance evaluations and clinical audits in the government teaching hospitals. “Ensuring the best possible treatment for patients in government hospitals is our primary focus,” he said. “We will conduct clinical audits to improve our services and will not tolerate any form of corruption.” The minister highlighted that the Health Department supported dedicated health professionals and distances itself from any elements that disrupt hospital operations. He also noted that under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, efforts were being made to address hospital issues and prioritise the revamping project in public hospitals. Punjab Secretary Health Ali Jan Khan said that the administration was on high alert to manage the measles outbreak across the province and to prepare for Congo virus and heatwave threats. “All types of medicines are being supplied to patients in every DHQ and BHU across the province,” he promised. He also emphasised that no negligence regarding hospital sanitation would be tolerated.
During the meeting, Khawaja Salman Rafique and Ali Jan Khan reviewed various health indicators, including measles prevention, heatwave management, Congo virus preparedness, and the progress of the universal health insurance initiative. The meeting was attended by special secretaries, additional secretaries, and other key health officials through video link. Attendees included vice chancellors of major medical universities, principals of nursing colleges, chief pharmacists, and chief nursing superintendents from across the province.
