PESHAWAR, Jul 18 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday inaugurated a free male outpatient department (OPD) at the Pakistan Red Crescent Basic Health Unit (BHU) here at Bara Gate, saying the initiative would improve access to quality healthcare for people at their doorstep. The Governor also inspected the newly established male OPD and emergency ward and reviewed the medical facilities being provided to patients. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, …
Governor inaugurates free male OPD at Red Crescent BHU
PESHAWAR, Jul 18 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday inaugurated a free male outpatient department (OPD) at the Pakistan Red Crescent Basic Health Unit (BHU) here at Bara Gate, saying the initiative would improve access to quality healthcare for people at their doorstep.
The Governor also inspected the newly established male OPD and emergency ward and reviewed the medical facilities being provided to patients.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, he said the male OPD had been established under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Pakistan Red Crescent Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northwest Hospital. Under the agreement, two specialist doctors from Northwest Hospital would examine patients free of cost one day every month, while free medicines would also be provided through the partnership.
Kundi said ensuring quality basic healthcare at the community level remained a top priority, adding that free specialist consultations and medicines were a valuable welfare initiative amid rising inflation.
He said similar healthcare projects were being expanded across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while free medical camps were also being organised in different districts of the province.
The Governor said the President of Pakistan was extending full support to the humanitarian activities of the Pakistan Red Crescent. He added that MoUs had also been signed with Ittefaq Kidney Hospital and Sundas Foundation to provide more advanced medical services to the public.
Talking to media later, Kundi paid tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistan’s armed forces and security agencies in the fight against terrorism, saying the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stood shoulder to shoulder with them.
He said lasting peace was essential for attracting investment, promoting industrial growth and creating employment opportunities.
The Governor reiterated his support for safeguarding the rights and interests of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and urged the province’s members of the National Assembly to effectively raise provincial issues in Parliament.
Referring to the proposed taxation in the merged tribal districts, he said the final decision rested with the prime minister, adding that the promised annual development funds of Rs100 billion for the erstwhile FATA had yet to be released.
Kundi also stressed the need for establishing a one-window operation for overseas Pakistani investors, saying the province’s abundant natural resources, including oil, gas, minerals, water resources and tourism potential, could help generate investment and employment if utilised effectively.
He said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Champions League was also being launched to promote sports and provide positive opportunities for youth.
The Governor condemned attacks on election candidates in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, urging all political parties to participate in the electoral process peacefully and democratically.
He also termed JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s remarks regarding martyrs as unfortunate, reaffirming that the entire nation stood united with the armed forces and security institutions in the fight against terrorism.
