A high-level committee constituted on the directions of the Prime Minister reviewed measures to revamp healthcare institutions in Islamabad, with a focus on strengthening primary healthcare, improving referral systems and enhancing public service delivery.
Committee reviews revamping of healthcare institutions in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): A high-level committee constituted on the directions of the Prime Minister reviewed measures to revamp healthcare institutions in Islamabad, with a focus on strengthening primary healthcare, improving referral systems and enhancing public service delivery.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and attended by Members of the National Assembly from Islamabad, Secretary of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, and District Health Officer Islamabad Dr Syeda Rashida Batool.
The committee discussed strategies to strengthen primary healthcare facilities and improve their linkages with secondary-care hospitals to ensure an effective referral mechanism and better access to healthcare services for residents of the federal capital.
Participants also reviewed measures to improve the operational efficiency of healthcare institutions and enhance the quality and accessibility of medical services.
Following the meeting, the committee visited Pakistan-China Friendship Hospital in Chak Shahzad to assess its operational status, available facilities and healthcare services being provided to the public.
The visit was aimed at reviewing the hospital’s functioning and identifying areas requiring attention to ensure effective utilization of healthcare infrastructure and improved service delivery.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen Islamabad’s healthcare system in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those relating to good health and well-being, infrastructure development and institutional partnerships.
