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Business Recorder
13-05-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
Maryam says Nawaz Sharif made country's defence invincible
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said the success of 'Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos' infused new confidence to the nation and breathed a new spirit of national unity. 'Nawaz Sharif made the defense of Pakistan invincible by carrying out nuclear explosions as it enhanced the dignity and respect of our country among the comity of nations,' the CM said while chairing a meeting of the Health & Population Department. The CM congratulated the participants of the meeting on the success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos during the meeting. The chief minister sought a plan for providing blood to the patients across Punjab as per international standards. The CM gave in-principle approval to establish a Thalassemia centre in each division. Thalassemia centres will also be set up in 21 district and 15 tehsil headquarters hospitals. She took a principled decision to implement the most effective 'Central Monitoring System' for streamlining health department in the province. She directed to complete revamping process of hospitals at the earliest and further directed to complete revamping process of 800 health centres by June 20. She directed to establish an effective monitoring system for cleanliness and security services in district and tehsil hospitals across Punjab. The meeting comprehensively reviewed the proposed project for the next financial year. The 71 projects of 'Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic' and 75 projects of 'Population Management & Family Planning' programme were also reviewed. The projects for the rehabilitation of dispensaries, MCL centres, provision of equipment and furniture were presented across Punjab. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
03-05-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
Dr Khalil Ahmad assumes charge as DGHS
LAHORE: Dr Muhammad Khalil Ahmad (BS-20), Program Director of the Integrated Reproductive, Maternal, New born, Child Health & Nutrition Program (IRMNCH), has assumed charge of Director General Health Services (DGHS), Punjab. He replaced Dr Muhammad Ilyas, who retired from the position on April 30, 2025. Dr. Muhammad Khalil Ahmad is a public health professional with a distinguished record in health administration. He previously served as Director General Health Services (South) Punjab and has held several key leadership roles within the department, bringing with him a wealth of experience and institutional insight. As per the official notification issued by the Health & Population Department, Government of the Punjab, the assignment will remain in effect until a regular appointment is made. In a subsequent briefing session, the new DG was apprised of the department's ongoing operations, current initiatives, and pressing issues, including vacant senior positions. Dr Khalil Ahmad assured the team that he would address these challenges on a priority basis and committed to promoting efficiency, transparency, and effective service delivery. He lauded the efforts of the existing team and stressed the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and a structured approach to ensure optimal performance and progress in the health sector. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
