BHUs to be rebranded as 'Maryam Clinics'

LAHORE:

The Punjab Chief Minister has instructed the authorities concerned to rebrand the basic health units (BHUs) as Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics to improve medical facilities in remote areas.

Chairing a meeting on the health sector, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the creation of a performance management framework and KPIs for evaluation of healthcare staff.

She also approved the setting up of cath labs in hospitals of Mianwali, Jhang, Layyah, Attock and Jhelum.

The chief minister announced that children with type 1 diabetes would be provided insulin at their homes. "Special cards will be issued to ensure the supply of insulin to ailing children."

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said, "A government-approved company will supply the insulin as per cold chain and other SOPs."

She added, " The Chief Minister Insulin for All pilot project will be started in three districts, including Lahore." She highlighted, "Type 1 diabetes patients will be able to apply through a dedicated app or helpline."

Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Information and Culture Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, Health Ministers Khawaja Salman Rafiq and Khawaja Imran Nazir Health Advisor Dr Azhar Kayani and MPA Sania Ashiq attended the meeting.