Jhelum: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz inaugurated a cardiac catheterisation laboratory at the District Headquarters Hospital in Jhelum, ensuring that local patients would no longer need to travel to other cities for cardiac treatment. The new facility, which includes advanced medical equipment like angiography and angioplasty units, aims to reduce wait times for cardiac procedures to less than 24 hours.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, during her visit, the chief minister assessed various hospital facilities, including the operation theatre and semi-modular unit, verifying the quality and expiry dates of medicines. She observed a live angiography procedure and spoke with patients recovering from angioplasty. One patient, Shehzad Naveed, shared his positive experience, noting that he received immediate treatment in Jhelum after initially facing a week’s wait in Faisalabad.

The inauguration of the Cath Lab marks a significant step in improving healthcare access in the region. So far, it has treated 2,400 patients. Additionally, the chief minister inaugurated a house under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar scheme, highlighting the government’s commitment to providing low-cost housing. Zahida Bibi, the house’s owner, expressed her gratitude for the scheme, which she credited for providing her family with a permanent home.

Chief Minister Nawaz emphasized the importance of such initiatives and conveyed greetings from PML-N president Nawaz Sharif during her visit. She concluded her trip by acknowledging the impact of the housing project, which continues to gain international recognition.