Lahore
\nChief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a unique program \u201cCM Insulin for Diabetes\u201d for young children suffering from Type-I congenital diabetes. She herself launched the \u2018CM Insulin Card\u2019 program.
\nShe along with Pakistan Post riders, reached the residences of young children to hand over insulin cards. She went to the house of Wasay Adnan, resident of Sabzazar Q-Block and handed over an insulin card. She also went to Jamil Town and gave \u2018CM Insulin Card\u2019 to Zainab Waheed and Zain Shahzad.
\nThe Chief Minister also handed over insulin, glucometer BSR strips and a box of needles to Wasay, Zainab and Zain. She hugged young Wasay Adnan\u2019s grandmother and also greeted other family members. She showed affection to young patient Wasay Adnan. The youngest of the 03 siblings Wasay is suffering from diabetes by birth. She also promised to send five-year-old Wasay Adnan a car. She also conversed with Zainab Waheed and expressed her affection to her.
\nThe Chief Minister also directed to ensure Zain Shahzad\u2019s eye check-up and treatment. On the arrival of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a huge crowd gathered on the rooftops and streets.
\nOn her arrival, little girls showered flower petals on her and warmly welcomed her. She also took selfies with the girls at their request.
\nElderly women prayed for the well-being and success of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
\nShe while talking to the family members said that she feels more concerned and worried about their children\u2019s health. She added, \u201cI can understand the pain and anxiety of children suffering from diabetes. Free insulin program for young children has been launched on the genuine demand of poor parents and dire need of children. Under the \u2018Sehatmand Punjab\u2019 vision, the government will reach out to every children who cannot afford to buy medicine or insulin.\u201d She highlighted, \u201cChildren\u2019s health is of foremost importance for the Punjab government. For the first time, children are being provided with glucometers and test strips along with insulin. Children are the bright future of the nation and all resources are being placed at their disposal. The rapid spread of diabetes among children is a matter of grave concern.\u201d
\nThe Chief Minister was informed in a briefing about the insulin card program in which during the first phase,1500 children will be provided insulin at their doorsteps under free insulin program. Riders of Pakistan Post will verify the insulin card by scanning on a special app. After undergoing scanning process of CM insulin card, insulin will be handed over to the patients.
\nIt was further apprised in the briefing that under the Cold Chain System of Pakistan Post, riders of Pakistan Post will go door to door and provide insulin required for three months to the children suffering from type-I diabetes. They will have to go to the hospital for quarterly check-ups. Children suffering from type-I diabetes can register at the NCD Clinic, Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic or on the Healthline app 1033. Quarterly follow-up check-ups at the district or sub-district headquarters have been made mandatory for children suffering from type-I diabetes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lahore Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a unique program \u201cCM Insulin for Diabetes\u201d for young children suffering from Type-I congenital diabetes. She herself launched the \u2018CM Insulin Card\u2019 program. She along with Pakistan Post riders, reached the residences of young children to hand over insulin cards. She went to the house of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":466444,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-480921","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n