LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the significance of raising awareness and ensuring early diagnosis of breast cancer, instructing public hospitals throughout the province to implement special measures to educate the public about the disease. According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted the necessity of awareness, precautionary measures, and timely medical examinations as crucial elements in saving lives. She noted that breast cancer is treatable, and early detection can lead to improved treatment outcomes.

In her message on World Breast Cancer Awareness Day, the chief minister announced the construction of the world’s largest Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore, which aims to provide comprehensive cancer treatment at the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research. The facility will offer treatment for breast cancer at all stages, alongside various other types of cancer, with modern machinery and medicines available to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. A state-of-the-art laboratory will be established to support cancer research, and a psychiatry department will provide psychological and emotional support to patients during their treatment.

The Punjab government is committed to providing free treatment worth up to Rs1 million to cancer patients, with Lady Health Inspectors across the province playing a crucial role in collecting data to aid in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Maryam Nawaz urged women to be vigilant about unusual physical changes and to seek timely medical examinations, underscoring the social responsibility of raising awareness and promoting early diagnosis. She reaffirmed her dedication to ensuring access to cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for women throughout Punjab.