Director Health Dr Riaz Ahmad and Chief Executive Officer Health Authority Dr Aslam Asad inaugurated the ‘Health Week’ at Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital at Chak No 90-SB, here on Monday. Medical Superintendent Dr Fawad Hussain was also present.
According to a press release, issued by the Health Department, the Health Week would continue till Oct 26. Health officers visited various counters, set up at the hospital for people to provide medical facilities. The Health chief executive officer (CEO) said the purpose of observing the Health Week was to provide free treatment facilities to the underprivileged sections.
During the week, maternal and child health and family planning counters, besides electronic medical records, nutrition screening.