Lahore: The 121st meeting of the Board of Directors of the Punjab Health Initiative Management Company was convened under the leadership of Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, centering on the launch of a special program for patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. The meeting included key participants such as Azmat Mahmood, Secretary of the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, and other notable officials and experts.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the gathering was held to discuss the implementation of the Government of Punjab’s new health sector initiatives. Among these is a program that offers free medical treatment to Multiple Sclerosis patients, valued up to one million rupees per patient. The meeting also addressed the approval of the minutes from its previous session and reviewed ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services.

Provincial Health Minister Rafique highlighted the government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare, stating that an advisory committee will be established to determine treatment protocols for Multiple Sclerosis patients. Secretary Azmat Mehmood emphasized the need to offer maximum facilities to patients in selected hospitals and directed that any challenges faced by patients should be addressed promptly.