Punjab reviews major health projects, pushes rapid hospital expansion

Lahore: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing and proposed development projects in the health sector under the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department. Officials discussed progress on key initiatives including Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment, Nawaz Sharif Medical District, University of Child Health Sciences, and multiple new hospitals across Punjab. Authorities emphasized timely completion and strict monitoring of all projects, highlighting efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure and improve service delivery. The government aims to provide modern medical facilities at the doorstep of citizens through large-scale investments and rapid project execution, ensuring better healthcare access across urban and rural areas.