Maryam Nawaz orders early completion of Punjab health projec

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz orders timely completion of health projects, approves medical college and teaching hospital in Mianwali and Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in DG Khan. Over 7.824m patients treated at transformed rural health centres, with 50,348 major surgeries performed. Chief minister approves establishment Mianwali medical college, DG Khan cancer hospital Rural health centres treat over 7.824m patients after transformation 50,348 major surgeries performed at revamped Maryam Nawaz Hospitals LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday ordered the timely completion of health projects across the province and directed the authorities to take all necessary measures for their early completion in different cities. Chairing a special meeting, the chief minister approved the establishment of the Maryam Nawaz Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Mianwali, while a decision was also taken to establish the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan. The meeting was informed that a 268-bed Nawaz Sharif Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiology would be established in Gujranwala. A report on the medical college project in Layyah was also presented. ہيلتھ پراجیکٹس کو بروقت مکمل کرنے کاحکم! 🔹میانوالی میں مریم نواز میڈیکل کالج اینڈ ٹیچنگ ہسپتال کے قیام کی منظوری۔ 🔹ڈیرہ غازی خان میں کلثوم نواز کینسر ہسپتال کے قیام کا فیصلہ۔ pic.twitter.com/gPXtRriW6M — PMLN (@pmln_org) September 26, 2026 A detailed briefing was given on various health projects during the meeting, including the Nawaz Sharif Medical District, Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research Centre, and Sargodha Cardiology projects. According to the briefing, the Nawaz Sharif Medical District would have institutes of Infectious Diseases, Plastic Surgery, Genetics, Surgical and Orthopedic Medicine. Children's Hospital-II and the Institute of Ophthalmology would also be established there. A 268-bed Nawaz Sharif Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiology to be built in Gujranwala. pic.twitter.com/SPt25jI6qG — PMLN (@pmln_org) September 26, 2026 The briefing further stated that the Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital and a 100-bed General Hospital would also be established in the Nawaz Sharif Medical District. 'Transformation of Rural Health Centres into Maryam Nawaz Hospitals' Similarly, a major transformation has taken place in rural healthcare after Rural Health Centres (RHCs) across Punjab were converted into Maryam Nawaz Hospitals, where more than 7.824 million patients have been treated. The meeting, chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, was briefed that 5.251 million patients had been treated at the OPDs of Maryam Nawaz Hospitals in rural areas, while 32,944 normal deliveries had been conducted. "مریم نواز ہسپتال , علاج کی سہولت بے مثال " 🔹32,944 نارمل ڈلیوری ,50,348 میجر سرجریز 🔹 78 لاکھ 24 ہزار سے زائد مریضوں کا علاج pic.twitter.com/2dpkOGTydY — PMLN (@pmln_org) September 26, 2026 It was informed that Rural Health Centres previously did not have surgical facilities. Following their conversion into Maryam Nawaz Hospitals, major surgeries were initiated, with 50,348 successful major surgeries/operations performed for the first time. The briefing further revealed that more than 287,000 minor surgeries had also been performed at Maryam Nawaz Hospitals across Punjab. More than 1.583 million pathology tests had been conducted at the hospitals, while over 618,000 patients underwent radiology tests, including ultrasound and ECG. The rural hospitals now provide facilities for CBC, LFT, RFT, HCV, ESR and other diagnostic tests, enabling residents of remote areas to access essential healthcare services closer to home. "مریم نواز ہسپتال , علاج کی سہولت بے مثال " 🔹6 لاکھ 18 ہزار سے زائد الٹراساؤنڈ ، ای سی جی سمیت دیگر ریڈیالوجی ٹیسٹ 🔹او پی ڈی میں 52 لاکھ 51 ہزار مریضوں کا علاج pic.twitter.com/y46Tvwvp15 — PMLN (@pmln_org) September 26, 2026 Secretary Health Nadia Saqib gave a briefing on the outsourced Rural Health Centres/Maryam Nawaz Hospitals during the special meeting. CM lauds PM Shehbaz's address at UNGA for fourth consecutive time Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the honour of addressing the United Nations General Assembly for the fourth consecutive time. وزیر اعلی مریم نواز کا وزیر اعظم شہباز شریف کو اقوام متحدہ میں مسلسل چوتھی بار خطاب پر اظہار تشکر۔ مریم نواز شریف کا اقوام متحدہ جنرل اسمبلی میں پاکستانی قوم کی شاندار تر جمانی پر خراج تحسین۔ وزیر اعظم شہباز شریف نے شاندار اور زوردار طریقے سے مسئلہ کشمیر اجاگر کیا، مریم نواز… pic.twitter.com/f08tGWOZji — PMLN (@pmln_org) September 26, 2026 The chief minister paid tribute to the prime minister for effectively representing the Pakistani nation at the UN General Assembly, saying that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forcefully highlighted the Kashmir issue. Maryam Nawaz said PM Shehbaz Sharif presented a well-reasoned case before the General Assembly on the India-Pakistan water dispute. He also raised a strong voice in support of the Palestinian people and condemned Israel. The chief minister said the prime minister called for a peaceful resolution to the Iran conflict and, by declaring the protection and sanctity of Al-Haramain Al-Sharifain a red line, effectively represented the sentiments of the Muslim Ummah. CM condemns DI Khan check-post blast Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz strongly condemned the bomb blast near a check post in Dera Ismail Khan (D.I. Khan) and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in the incident. The chief minister extended her heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the early recovery of those injured in the blast.