LAHORE: The Punjab Police has committed over 70 million rupees this year to fund medical treatments for the special needs children of its officers, according to a recent statement by Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar. This financial commitment aims to ensure that the children receive necessary medical care, including treatments for hearing impairments, thalassemia, cerebral palsy, and other serious illnesses.

More than 13.2 million rupees have been designated for children undergoing cochlear implant surgeries, benefiting eight children. Additionally, the department has allocated over 995,000 rupees for 11 children with hearing impairments. The initiative also includes a substantial allocation for 161 children affected by thalassemia, with each child receiving a monthly medical allowance of 15,000 rupees, totaling 70.65 million rupees.

For children suffering from cerebral palsy, the department has set aside over 37.4 million rupees, providing 632 children with a monthly allowance of 10,000 rupees. Furthermore, 36 children with serious illnesses will receive over 5.5 million rupees in treatment funds.

The welfare package includes support for eight children diagnosed with cancer and requiring bone marrow transplants, with a provision of 4.85 million rupees. Children undergoing major heart and kidney surgeries have been allocated a total of 1.245 million rupees.

Dr. Anwar emphasized the ongoing dedication to improving the lives of police employees’ special needs children through these welfare initiatives. The efforts are part of a broader strategy to ensure dignified living conditions and continuous support for the children and their families.