Lahore Divisional Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa conducted a comprehensive inspection at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) and evaluated the ongoing construction of the Collection Center and Mehman Khana, aligning with the directives issued by the Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister.
Dr. Farqat Alamgir, Chairman of the Board of Management, PIC, Chief Engineers and other relevant officials were accompanied him. The commissioner meticulously assessed the advancements in the construction project. Notably, he revealed that the construction of the second floor of the Collection Center was progressing rapidly and on track to meet the set deadline. Randhawa emphasized the significant impact of the Mehman Khana’s construction, providing crucial facilities for patient attendants. The addition of washrooms further enhances the convenience for visitors. He was also briefed on the completion of fencing around the PIC and the near-finalization of horticulture work. He expressed satisfaction with the progress. The optimization of traffic management around the PIC Emergency ensures smoother operations for ambulances and vehicles entering, exiting, and parking. In line with the Chief Ministers directives, emergency infrastructure is undergoing enhancements, and ongoing improvements in horticulture around the emergency area are in progress. The commissioner reiterated that the revival of PIC Emergency translates to improved facilities, ensuring that patients now have access to enhanced healthcare services.
Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi had inaugurated the new emergency of Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC). In a record period of six weeks, the Punjab Institute of Cardiologys emergency had been completely renovated with a 50 beds extension to the new emergency building. The CM inaugurated the state-of-the-art new emergency department of the PIC, through the latest computerised system. The patients records have also been secured forever.
The extension and renovation has been materialised due to the continuous monitoring and visits of CM Mohsin Naqvi. The work was completed in record time. Naqvi made a detailed visit to the upgraded emergency room and reviewed the facilities provided for cardiac patients. The chief minister inspected the ICU, echo room and other facilities and checked the quality of new beds. He also directed authorities concerned to make special washrooms for special people.
The caretaker chief minister observed the newly designed system from arrival of patients to treatment at the reception and directed to keep more plants in the adjacent corridor. On this occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said that provision of cardiac monitoring system should be ensured on every bed. He congratulated the hospital administration and their entire team for timely completion and good performance.
