Punjab to share Chinese medical tech

CM decides to import cancer treatment equipment

LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to introduce the latest technology for cancer treatment in Punjab by bringing equipment from China.

The cancer treatment will be made possible without surgery and chemotherapy and latest machinery and treatment methods will be introduced in the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital with the cooperation of China.

The chief minister, who is on a visit to China, discussed matters pertaining to cancer treatment with the Hygea Medical Technologies President Dr Liu Fuliang. The company is famed at the international level for having expertise in the latest cancer treatment and machinery.

Dr Liu Fuliang and his team gave a briefing about interventional oncology treatment methods and equipment. He highlighted treatment modes through tumor freeze and heat. He said 10,000 cancer patients had undergone treatment and fully recovered through the Hygea advanced medical treatment method.

The method has been introduced in more than100 hospitals in 25 provinces of China.

CM Maryam Nawaz appreciated the latest treatment method and high percentage of cancer patients' recovery.

During her visit to Hygea Medical Technology Company, the chief minister said, "I want to make the healthcare system of Punjab efficient and patient-friendly by employing modern technology."

The company's President Dr Liu Fuliang briefed her about the latest medical trends and technologies, Beijing Medical Insurance Budget Management, Medical Insurance Global Index Control System, Employees Medical Insurance and Resident Medical Insurance System.

The chief minister witnessed the signing of an MoU with Hygea Medical Technology and reviewed various methods used in China for the treatment of cancer. She apprised the hosts about Pakistan's first public-sector Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital project. She said, "We are committed to providing modern equipment and treatment facilities in Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital with the help of Chinese experts."

She vowed to transform the health system of Punjab into a technology-driven arrangement.

Officials of Hygea Medical Technology assured the chief minister of their maximum professional support for the cancer hospital.

She reiterated her commitment to strengthening partnership between Punjab and Chinese institutions and said, "We will provide full cooperation in providing a conducive environment for the investment and operations in Punjab."