Punjab CM stresses breast cancer awareness and early diagnosis importance

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has stressed the importance of breast cancer awareness and early diagnosis, directing public hospitals across the province to take special measures to raise awareness about the disease. In her message on World Breast Cancer Awareness Day, the chief minister said awareness, precautionary measures and timely medical examinations were essential to saving lives. She said breast cancer was treatable and early diagnosis could lead to better treatment outcomes. 'We are building the world's largest Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore. We will ensure the treatment of all types of cancer at the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research,' she said. Maryam Nawaz said reliable data on breast cancer patients would help further improve treatment facilities. The Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital would provide treatment for breast cancer at all stages, as well as various other types of cancer. Modern machinery and medicines would be made available at the hospital to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. She said a state-of-the-art laboratory would also be established at the hospital to facilitate cancer research. A psychiatry department would provide psychological and emotional support to patients during treatment. The chief minister said the Punjab government was providing free treatment worth up to Rs1 million to cancer patients. Lady Health Inspectors across Punjab were also playing an important role in collecting data to facilitate the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Maryam Nawaz urged women not to ignore unusual physical changes and to seek timely medical examinations. She said raising awareness about breast cancer and encouraging early diagnosis was a shared social responsibility. She reiterated her commitment to ensuring access to cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for women across Punjab. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to Major Wajahat Waheed, who embraced martyrdom in a blast in Pasni, and expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family. The chief minister also commended the security forces for eliminating four terrorists during successful operations in Kalat and Gwadar. The nation is proud of brave sons like Major Wajahat Waheed, Maryam Nawaz Sharif said.