Lahore, February 23, 2022 (PPI-OT): Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid reviewed measures for training of nurses serving in the public sector and capacity enhancement of nursing colleges in a meeting at the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department here on Tuesday. Present in the meeting were Special Secretary Ajmal Bhatti and Dr. Asif Tufail, Additional Secretary Establishment Qurat ul Ain, DG Nursing Ms. Shahnaz and other officials.

Additional Secretary Establishment Qurat ul Ain gave a briefing to the Minister. The Health Minister said, “Nurses serving in public sector hospitals need refresher courses. Only good behaviour of doctors and nurses treats half the illnesses. We have enhanced the seats of nurses and started hiring on new positions. Stipend of trainees have been increased from 21000 to 31000. For the first time male nurses have been added in large numbers.

We are making all out efforts to add facilities in nursing colleges and hostels. Directions have been issued for revamping of old nursing buildings. Consultants are being hired for refresher courses. The Additional Secretary Establishment has been asked to personally visit all nursing colleges and share report. Curriculum is under special focus and in a fortnight a comprehensive report on staff and facilities will be finalized. We will start a reward and appreciation system for good performing nurses.”

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Directorate General Public Relations,
Government of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-9201390-86
Website: www.punjab.gov.pk