CM calls for integrated health system

Visits hospital to review current operations and orders additional measures be taken

MURREE:

The Punjab Chief Minister has ordered to establish an integrated health system in the entire area including Murree and Galiyat.

She has directed to build a helipad and airstrip for the transfer of patients in case of emergency in hilly areas. She gave instructions regarding the establishment of a functional mother and child block immediately. She directed that immediate steps should be taken for the appointment of doctors and staff and their accommodation should be arranged.

She also ordered the establishment of general wards and a cardiac block equipped with the latest technology in Samli Hospital. An oncology unit is also set to be built in TB Samli Sanatorium Hospital for cancer treatment. Additionally, medicine, surgery, urology, ortho, eye and ENT wards will be built as well.

Transport is to be arranged for the transfer of patients to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital and Samli Hospital in Murree when required.

While visiting the TB Samli Sanatorium Hospital, the chief minister reviewed the OPD, ward and other departments. She inquired about the hospital and patients at the OPD and directed the staff that measures be taken for the immediate treatment of a woman's brother who was present in the OPD.

“If needed, my helicopter is also available to transfer the patient,” she said. At the TB ward, she met with every patient and inquired after their health.

Parking plazas in Murree

Parking plazas are to be constructed in Murree to cater to tourist traffic in the city.

The Punjab government has assured that it will take all possible measures to facilitate tourists. The Secretary RTA will be specifically appointed to contribute to this end in the hill station area.

The Punjab Provincial Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan along with Punjab Secretary Transport, Ahmed Javed Qazi, paid a detailed visit to Murree. The Muree Deputy Commissioner, Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi and Assistant Commissioner Murree Captain Retd Abdul Wahab khan briefed the Provincial Minister regarding traffic and parking issues.

The provincial minister visited the proposed sites for parking and the General Bus Stand. Reviewing the traffic situation, he also discussed the problems transporters had with the General Bus Stand.

Speaking to the media on this occasion, he said that parking plazas were to be constructed in Murree soon. “The rush will be reduced after the placement of the parking lot. Punjab government will take all possible measures for tourist facilities,” he said. “Steps are being taken to provide quality travel facilities in Murree.”

He also said that strong action will be taken against all illegal Bus Stands in Murree.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 28^th, 2024.