FAISALABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Divisional Commissioner Imran Hamid Sheikh on Monday announced plans to expand Children's Hospital Faisalabad from 314 to 450 beds under the Punjab government's ongoing healthcare reforms.During his visit to the hospital, he reviewed healthcare services and reaffirmed the Punjab government's commitment under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to modernize public health facilities and enhance access to quality medical care for children. He said that fast-track steps would be …
Children’s Hospital to be expanded up to 450 beds: Commissioner
FAISALABAD, Jul 27 (APP):Divisional Commissioner Imran Hamid Sheikh on Monday announced plans
to expand Children’s Hospital Faisalabad from 314 to 450 beds under the Punjab government’s ongoing healthcare reforms.During his visit to the hospital, he reviewed healthcare services and reaffirmed the Punjab government’s commitment under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to modernize public health facilities and enhance access to quality medical care for children.
He said that fast-track steps would be taken to increase the hospital’s capacity
from 314 to 450 beds to meet the growing demand for specialized paediatric healthcare.
He said the administration would also take up the matter of providing additional
doctors with the competent authorities to address staffing requirements.
He appreciated the hospital management for ensuring effective treatment and
uninterrupted supply of medicines to young patients.
He said the hospital’s efficient management system would be replicated in other
public hospitals across Faisalabad division to improve the overall standard of
healthcare delivery.
During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner inspected various wards, met children
undergoing treatment and interacted with their parents to obtain first-hand feedback
on the quality of medical services and hospital arrangements.
The parents expressed satisfaction over the treatment facilities and patient care
being provided at the hospital.
The Divisional Commissioner also inspected the dialysis unit, reviewed patient care
arrangements, checked the availability of medicines in the hospital pharmacy and
examined cleanliness and sanitation measures.
He said that making government hospitals across the division complaint-free
in terms of treatment facilities and patient services remains one of the administration’s
top priorities.
All necessary efforts would continue to improve healthcare standards and public
confidence in the health system, he added.
