Revamped clinics deliver free care

After Basic Health Units (BHUs) across the district were converted into Maryam Nawaz Clinics, over 36,000 patients received free treatment along with necessary medicines within a month.

According to data, 98 BHUs in the district had largely failed to provide medical services and most did not even have an MBBS doctor.

After outsourcing the units and granting them the status of Maryam Nawaz Clinics, each facility has been staffed with an MBBS doctor, LHV, dispenser, supporting staff and a full supply of medicines.

The District Health Authority verifies patient services, while payments to the clinics are made by the Punjab government against submitted billing.

In November 2025, more than 4,800 pregnant women were examined and 3,500 children vaccinated. According to district data, from November 1 to 29, a total of 36,821 patients received OPD services in rural and urban areas. The clinics, running under the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department, placed special focus on maternal and child health.

At Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic, Hial Sharif, more than 2,800 patients were examined. Officials say growing patient numbers have prompted consideration to expand services. Citizens have expressed satisfaction with treatment quality.

District Health Officer Dr Nadeem Akhtar Malik said the clinics are maintaining an "up-to-mark" healthcare standard, monitored regularly by the District Health Authority.