Evening OPDs open at social security hospitals

In a move aimed at improving access to healthcare for workers, the Punjab Employees Social Security Hospitals — including the facility in Islamabad — will begin offering evening Outpatient Department (OPD) services starting July 1.

The announcement was made by Social Security Hospital Islamabad Medical Superintendent Dr Tabinda Zaman during a press conference following the inauguration of the evening OPD service.

She stated that the decision aligns with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and is being implemented under directives from Provincial Labour Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar and Chairman Punjab Employees Social Security Muhammad Ali.

Dr Zaman noted that the evening OPD will allow labourers and their dependents to receive quality medical care outside their regular working hours.

"This will make it easier for workers to access healthcare without disrupting their jobs," she said.

She added that under the leadership of Labour Minister Khokhar, hospitals managed by the Labour Department are striving to provide top-tier medical facilities to the working class and their families.