New eye hospital for South Punjab patients

Minister says region needs exclusive eye care institute

LAHORE:

Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid announced on Monday that Nishtar Institute of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences will facilitate patients of South Punjab at DHQ Multan.

The health minister reviewed progress on the setting up of the Nishtar Institute of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision sciences at DHQ Multan in a meeting at the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department.

South Punjab Health Secretary Nadir Chatha was present at the meeting, whereas Special Secretary Ajmal Bhatti, Special Secretary Dr Asif Tufail, Nishtar Medical University vice chancellor and other officials joined the occasion online. Development Special Secretary Dr Asif Tufail apprised the Minister about the latest developments.

She said, “We need an exclusive ophthalmology institute for South Punjab. The purpose behind setting up of Nishtar Institute of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences at DHQ Multan is to facilitate patients of south Punjab”.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 1^st, 2022.