Lahore, (PR) : “The purpose of celebrating World Health Day is to make people aware of the importance of health,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on World Health Day. She added,” A healthy population is the backbone of a prosperous society.”
Madam Chief Minister said,” It is very important for every individual to understand the importance of his health. A person’s health is not just his matter but it affects the entire family.” She resolved,” We want to ensure equal access to health facilities by every citizen.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif highlighted,” There is also a need to promote awareness about healthy lifestyle along with the provision of treatment facilities.” She advised people to choose healthy lifestyle, and eat nutritious diet.
Madam Chief Minister said,” Health reforms have been initiated under the “Healthy Punjab Programme.” She added,” Punjab government is providing resources worth billions of rupees for the improvement of public health facilities.”
Madam Chief Minister said,”Air ambulance service will be started, and Punjab’s first official Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital will be built in Lahore.” She added,”Nawaz Sharif Cardiology Hospital is being built in Sargodha.”
Madam Chief Minister said,” Supply of free medicines in government hospitals has started, and their free delivery at patients’ doorsteps will also start soon.” She explained,”Upgradation of 2500 Basic Health Units (BHUs) and 300 Rural Health Centers (RHCs) has been initiated. 32 field hospitals are also being started to provide health facilities in remote areas. A program of 200 Clinics on wheels has been launched for the provision of treatment facilities to slum dwellers in the province.”
Madam Chief Minister also vowed to fulfil the goal of building three medical cities in South, Central, and North Punjab.
