LAHORE
\nPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed immediate payment of dues to government hospitals and ensured free medicine supply across Punjab\u2019s public healthcare facilities.
\nChairing a special meeting to review Mayo Hospital\u2019s administrative affairs, here on Monday, she issued multiple directives to improve hospital management and patient care.
\nCM Maryam Nawaz instructed that medicine lists be prominently displayed in all government hospitals, with electronic boards showing available medicines. She also emphasized the activation and promotion of \u2018Maryam Nawaz Complaint Counters\u2019 to address patient concerns efficiently. To enhance patient comfort, she ordered the installation of mist fans in open waiting areas and provision of chairs and benches in waiting rooms.
\nFor better hospital monitoring, the CM directed officials to conduct daily visits and prepare checklist reports covering doctors\u2019 attendance, staff presence, free medicines, lab tests, and biomedical equipment availability. Multiple organizations will assess the actual situation of hospitals to ensure accountability. Additionally, waiting lists for operations and tests will be closely monitored, and daily checks will be conducted for parking, cafeterias, and wheelchair availability in public hospitals.
\nThe meeting also approved the replacement of worn-out hospital curtains with blinds to prevent infections. Furthermore, the CM ordered a quality audit of hospital labs, assigning this responsibility to the Healthcare Commission.
\nThe meeting also discussed the Medical City Project, for which CM Punjab has sought a detailed plan. These initiatives aim to enhance healthcare services and ensure improved facilities for patients across Punjab.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LAHORE Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed immediate payment of dues to government hospitals and ensured free medicine supply across Punjab\u2019s public healthcare facilities. Chairing a special meeting to review Mayo Hospital\u2019s administrative affairs, here on Monday, she issued multiple directives to improve hospital management and patient care. CM Maryam Nawaz instructed that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":468950,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-468929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n