Maryam Nawaz’s other initiative for the poor and deserving people has been launched. In this initiative, CM Punjab has introduced some of the most important health reforms at Lady Aitchison and Mayo hospitals. She has announced many upgraded reforms as well as additional facilities to be introduced in the hospitals.
Enhanced Medical Services Launched By CM At Lady Aitchison And Mayo Hospitals
On Monday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the expanded OPD at Lady Aitchison Hospital and the improved eye facility at Mayo Hospital.
The CM visited Lady Aitchison Hospital’s OPD, Consultant OPD, Antenatal Clinic, Nursing Office, and Triage Rooms. She prayed for the rapid recovery of a mother and child on the ward and inquired about their well-being. Seeing the CM together made the patients and their attendants happy. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif wished the young children a long life and expressed compassion. She was breastfeeding a baby in her lap.
CM Launches Ophthalmology Ward Upgrade, Pledges Prompt Solutions For Patients
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Expanded OPD at Lady Aitchison Hospital | Inaugurated by CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, includes modern facilities like epoxy flooring, antimicrobial paint, and semi-modular operating theaters. |
| Upgraded Ophthalmology Ward at Mayo Hospital | Features 14 surgical rooms (previously 5), waiting space, recovery room, new lifts, and generators. Includes modern medical equipment and cost-effective upgrades. |
| Facilities Inspected by CM | CM visited various hospital sections, interacted with patients, and ensured quality construction and services. |
| Notable Attendees | Provincial health ministers, Secretary of Health, and other relevant authorities were present during the inauguration. |
She also consoled a ward patient and directed the appropriate authorities to swiftly remedy his problem. She shot images at the request of the physicians and nurses. Later, the CM visited the Mayo Hospital’s Ophthalmology Ward to officially inaugurate the rehabilitation project. She inspected many rooms in the Ophthalmology Block to check the quality of construction. She examined the many facilities that the patients might utilize, such as the surgical theater, CSSD sterilization facility, and outpatient department.
Sohail Ashraf, the secretary of communications and works, informed the CM about the upgrading project. He revealed that the ophthalmology unit now has fourteen surgical rooms, up from five previously. In addition, patients and their companions now have access to a waiting space and recovery room.
CM Unveils Upgraded Facilities: New Generators, Lifts, And Operation Theaters
The CM was also informed that the rebuilt Eye Ward, located on the eighth floor of Mayo Hospital, now has lifts and new generators for patient usage. She was briefed about the modifications to Lady Aitchison Hospital’s first, second, and bottom levels. Semi-modular operating theaters have been erected at the Lady Aitchison OPD.
Lady Aitchison OPD Upgraded With Modern Facilities
According to Secretary C&W, the upgrades to Lady Aitchison OPD included the installation of epoxy flooring and antimicrobial paint. Both the OPD and the Eye Ward have the most up-to-date medical equipment and other essentials. The OLD Block and Eye Ward have been modified to reflect the concept of cost-effectiveness.
Provincial health ministers Drs. Asad Aslam and Mahmood Ayaz of King Edward Medical College, Imran Nazir and Salman Rafiq, Secretary of Health Ali Jan Khan, and other relevant authorities were in attendance.
Conclusion
The latest modifications at Lady Aitchison and Mayo Hospitals represent a significant breakthrough in Punjab’s healthcare infrastructure. Under the leadership of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, these improvements, which include upgraded OPD and ophthalmology services, new generators, elevators, and cutting-edge technology, reflect a strong commitment to patient care.