In a significant development, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the newly upgraded emergency block at the Children’s Hospital on Friday.
Notably, the Chief Minister was accompanied by young blood cancer patients, Kaina’at and Abdul Mufti Hanaan, along with donor Sher Baz, to officiate the inauguration of the enhanced OPD block. During his visit, CM Naqvi toured various floors, engaging with doctors and faculty members who lauded the hospital’s advancements, attributing them to the Chief Minister’s unwavering efforts.
Expressing admiration for the hospital’s transformation, CM Naqvi emphasized the need for all stakeholders to consider the hospital as their own abode, urging them to prioritize its welfare.
He stressed the significance of a sense of ownership among healthcare professionals to uphold the hospital’s standards of excellence.
Furthermore, CM Naqvi reviewed the hospital’s information management system at the reception counter, where the OPD pharmacy, patient admissions, discharges, and medical store have been seamlessly integrated for efficient management. He commended the upgraded OPD block for its state-of-the-art facilities.
Acknowledging the tireless efforts of the health and C&W departments in swiftly completing the challenging task, CM Naqvi directed for the provision of additional benches in the waiting area to ensure comfortable seating for attendants. The event was also attended by Provincial Minister Dr. Javed Akram, health secretary, secretary of C&W, commissioner of Lahore, and other dignitaries. Mohsin Naqvi visited the Services Hospital to monitor the construction of a new lab and diagnostic center at its front.
The CM set a deadline of 10 days, adding that the project should be completed with accelerated speed.
The lab and diagnostic center would help earn revenue for the hospital, the CM said and directed Principal SIMS to get it completed under his supervision.
Provincial Ministers Dr Javed Akram, Mansoor Qadir, Azfar Ali Nasir, health secretary, secretary C&W, commissioner Lahore and others were also present.
