Lahore, In an unexpected move, Caretaker Provincial Health Minister Professor Dr. Javed Akram paid a surprise visit to Children’s Hospital Lahore. During his visit, he met with patients and inspected the ongoing construction and revamping work at the facility. Patients at the hospital expressed their satisfaction with the medical facilities available. The visit was marked by the presence of notable healthcare professionals and officials, including Vice Chancellor University of Child Health Sciences Professor Dr. Masood Sadiq and MD Professor Dr. Tipu Sultan.
According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, Prof. Dr. Javed Akram stated that under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, the ongoing construction project at Children’s Hospital Lahore is under close scrutiny. He emphasized that any slackness in the project would not be tolerated. A firm deadline of January 15 has been set for the completion of the revamping work at the hospital, after which the project will be opened to the public. Dr. Akram also highlighted the broader scope of this initiative, mentioning that revamping work is successfully underway in more than a hundred government hospitals across Punjab. These projects are being monitored daily to ensure timely completion.
The visit underlines the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare facilities. The Minister directed the Vice-Chancellor, Exion, and all contractors to ensure the construction work at Children’s Hospital Lahore is completed on time and at any cost. He reiterated that providing better treatment facilities in government hospitals remains a top priority.