Punjab launches CM's adult cardiac surgery program

LAHORE:

The Punjab government has unveiled the Chief Minister's Adult Cardiac Surgery Program, offering free treatment facilities worth over Rs3 billion annually to patients suffering from heart diseases.

The historic initiative was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique at the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department.

The meeting was attended by Secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department Azmat Mahmood, Chairman Advisory Committee for Cardiology Dr Farqad Alamgir, CEO Punjab Health Initiative Management Company Dr Ali Razaq, and other officers via video link.

Special Secretary Development Ahmed Kamal and Additional Secretary Development Amira Bedar were also present.

Addressing the meeting, Khawaja Salman Rafique said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provincial government is taking historic steps to strengthen the health sector.

"The program will provide comprehensive free treatment for adult cardiac patients across Punjab. All permanent residents, as per NADRA records, will be eligible," he added.