Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Tuesday said that the government has, for the first time in history, hired 30,000 doctors in the department. “We are monitoring the provision of healthcare facilities through Punjab Healthcare Commission. I urge doctors to serve the humanity selflessly as Allah Almighty has granted them this opportunity to serve people.”
Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid was talking to members of a delegation of the Pakistan Medical Association at the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department here on Monday.
Dr Tanveer, Mian Zahid Batha and a number of doctors were present on the occasion. The agenda points that came under detailed discussion were standard and quality of healthcare services at Public and Private facilities, Sehat Insaf Cards and other major initiatives. The minister said that the government is trying to ensure provision of quality services at public sector hospitals. The health minister said no compromise must be made on the provision of healthcare services to people. Doctors, nurses and paramedical staff played exemplary role in serving Covid-19 patients, she pointed out, adding that free healthcare services are being provided to marginalized people through Sehat Insaf Cards according to vision of PM Imran Khan.
The PMS delegation acknowledged the services of Dr. Yasmin Rashid for betterment of healthcare delivery system. They also assured their support for improvement of healthcare outlets in the province.
