Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a high-level meeting, here Saturday, discussed proposals, to convert conventional filing system in the health department to the e-filing system, up-gradation of emergency services and establishment of trauma centres across the province.
The meeting decided to start a nursing degree program in Punjab for the trained nursing force. The support of the private sector will also be sought for this purpose, while the vacancies of paramedical staff will be advertised and the recruitment process will be started soon. In the meeting, progress on the Nishtar-II project was reviewed and discussion was held on the budget and other affairs.
The chief minister directed that the process of provision of medicines in government hospitals should be completed soon. The senior officers of the health department assured that all complaints regarding provision of medicines will be resolved.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that he will pay surprise visits to hospitals to monitor the conditions of the hospitals while more steps will be taken for the improvement of the condition of the hospitals. All hospitals of the Punjab including Lahore will be improved and every possible facility will be extended to the patients. Health facilities in the hospitals of remote areas will also be improved.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, chairman Planning and Development, principal secretary to CM, secretary finance, secretary primary and secondary health, secretary specialized health and medical education, and other senior officers attended the meeting.
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