LAHORE, Aug 08 (APP):On the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman visited the Municipal Corporation General Hospital, Kot Khwaja Saeed, on Thursday.
During the visit, he assessed the available medical facilities and reviewed the recent upgraded facilities at the hospital. The Minister inspected various departments, engaging with patients to inquire about the quality of care, the presence of doctors, availability of medicines, and the behavior of the hospital staff.
Addressing the hospital staff and the media, the Provincial Minister emphasized that the health sector remains a top priority for the Punjab government, with significant budget allocations directed toward health and education. He highlighted that the upgrade of hospitals across Punjab is currently underway and that within a year, the enhancement work at all hospitals, including THQs and BHUs, will be completed. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the people of Punjab can expect substantial improvements in the healthcare sector. The upgrade process is being directly monitored by cabinet teams, he added.
The Minister noted that Kot Khwaja Saeed Hospital, located in his constituency, was founded by his father, Shuja-ur-Rehman, during Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s tenure as Mayor of Lahore. In 2008, Shehbaz Sharif elevated the status of the hospital to a teaching hospital, ensuring regular doctor attendance, establishing a proper emergency department, and providing CT scan facilities. Additionally, specialized treatment for heart and other diseases was introduced. Under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the hospital’s capacity has now been further expanded, he said and added that currently, Kot Khwaja Saeed Hospital serves a population of 2 million, with new blocks and essential machinery being added.
The Minister assured that he is fully aware of the needs of his constituents and that any additional machinery or facilities required at the hospital will be provided.
Responding to media queries, the Minister shared that efforts to remove encroachments near hospitals in the city have begun. In the coming months, construction and repair work on the roads leading to the hospital will also commence, he added.
