DLP Report
\nPESHAWAR
\nHealth advisor Ihtesham Ali on Wednesday said that the provincial government was taking revolutionary steps to upgrade the healthcare system, aiming to provide timely and quality medical facilities to patients in all major hospitals across the province.
\nHe revealed that rapid construction work was underway at most of the basic health units in Mardan district, with Rs 90 million already released for the purpose. In addition, adequate funds have been allocated for the improvement of District Headquarters Hospital Mardan, while Rs 320 million have been earmarked for the development of Swabi Hospital.
\nMr Ali also announced that patients will receive free treatment under the Jwandoon OPD Health Card, a facility that will soon be extended to other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\nHe stated that the initiative will particularly benefit poor and underprivileged patients, ensuring easier access to essential healthcare services.
\nThe Health Advisor expressed these views during a meeting with Mardan Press Club President Muhammad Riaz Khan Mayar and General Secretary Pervez Khan at his office.
\nThe meeting also addressed various issues faced by the journalist community.
\nAcknowledging the role of journalists, the CM aide on health stated that the provincial government was fully aware of their services and was committed to ensuring free medical treatment for journalists and their families.
\nHe confirmed that media personnel will also benefit from the Jwandoon OPD Health Cards, and said that a health allowance for journalists was currently under consideration.
\nOn the occasion, President Muhammad Riaz Mayar presented key demands, including the provision of a grant for Mardan Press Club, the establishment of a media colony, health allowance, and the issuance of Jwandoon OPD health cards for journalists.
\nResponding positively, the Health Advisor assured that a grant for Mardan Press Club will be issued soon and reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to include journalists in the free healthcare initiative under the Jwandoon card scheme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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