Key Takeaways
- Punjab government approves Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan.
- Project cost exceeds Rs8.7 billion, with completion by June 30, 2029.
- Hospital aims to provide modern cancer treatment facilities to local patients.
The Punjab government has approved the construction of the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan, a significant step towards enhancing cancer care services in the region.
The project, estimated to cost more than Rs8.7 billion, is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2029, marking a crucial milestone in the province’s healthcare infrastructure.
The hospital will feature a capital component of over Rs3.12 billion and a revenue component of more than Rs5.58 billion, ensuring comprehensive facilities for patients.
Secretary Health Azmat Mahmood has announced that the new facility will provide modern cancer treatment options, reducing the need for patients to travel to other cities for specialized care.
In line with this initiative, the Punjab Health Department is also working on the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research in Lahore, further expanding the province’s cancer care services.
The department has introduced a transparent, merit-based system for house jobs and postgraduate training for foreign medical graduates, aiming to improve the quality of healthcare services.
A nine-member committee, comprising vice-chancellors of medical universities and principals of medical colleges, has been formed to review the existing process and ensure uniformity and transparency.
The committee will focus on verifying medical degrees, registration, licences, and eligibility criteria for foreign medical graduates, enhancing the credibility of the training process.
These initiatives reflect the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening specialized healthcare infrastructure and improving access to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
