LAHORE: Rebrand BHUs as Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics to improve health facilities in remote areas, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned while chairing a special meeting on health sector.
She approved the creation of performance management framework and “KPIs” for the performance evaluation.of healthcare staff. She also approved to set up cath labs in hospitals of Mianwali, Jhang Layyah, Attock and Jhelum.
Madam Chief Minister said,”Children with type 1 diabetes will be provided with insulin at their home.” She added,”Special cards will be made to ensure supply of insulin to sick children.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”A Government-approved company will supply insulin as per cold chain and other SOPs.” She added,”Chief Minister Insulin for All pilot project will be started in three districts including Lahore.” She highlighred,”Type 1 diabetes patients will be able to apply through a dedicated app or helpline.”
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Information & Culture Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, Health Ministers Khawaja Salman Rafiq, Khawaja Imran Nazir Health Advisor Dr Azhar Kayani and MPA Sania Ashiq attended the meeting. Principal Secretary to CM, Secretaries Health, Finance and other relevant officers were also present.
