SIALKOT, Oct 18 (APP):Provincial Minister for Labour and Human Resource Muhammad Manshaullah Butt and Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Chaudhry Faisal Ikram paid a surprise visit to Government Sardar Begum Teaching Hospital to review healthcare facilities.
During the visit, they inspected the emergency department, wards, outpatient departments (OPDs) and hospital pharmacy, and inquired about the availability of free medicines and medical services. They also interacted with patients and their attendants to obtain feedback on the facilities provided.
The minister reviewed ongoing renovation and rehabilitation work and directed the hospital administration to ensure timely medical assistance and prevent unnecessary difficulties for patients.
He said the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, was taking steps to improve healthcare services in public hospitals, ensure the availability of free medicines and facilitate patients’ access to treatment.
He stressed that doctors, nurses and paramedical staff should perform their duties with dedication, compassion and professionalism, while ensuring cleanliness, the availability of medicines and courteous treatment of patients.
Manshaullah Butt also directed that quality standards be maintained in ongoing development and rehabilitation projects to improve the hospital environment and healthcare facilities for the public.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
