Faisalabad: Divisional Commissioner Imran Hamid Sheikh on Monday announced plans to expand Children’s Hospital Faisalabad from 314 to 450 beds under the Punjab government’s ongoing healthcare reforms.
During his visit to the hospital, he reviewed healthcare services and reaffirmed the Punjab government’s commitment under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to modernize public health facilities and enhance access to quality medical care for children. He said that fast-track steps would be taken to increase the hospital’s capacity from 314 to 450 beds to meet the growing demand for specialized paediatric healthcare. He said the administration would also take up the matter of providing additional doctors with the competent authorities to address staffing requirements. He appreciated the hospital management for ensuring effective treatment and uninterrupted supply of medicines to young patients.
He said the hospital’s efficient management system would be replicated in other public hospitals across Faisalabad division to improve the overall standard of healthcare delivery.
During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner inspected various wards, met children undergoing treatment and interacted with their parents to obtain first-hand feedback on the quality of medical services and hospital arrangements. The parents expressed satisfaction over the treatment facilities and patient care being provided at the hospital.
The Divisional Commissioner also inspected the dialysis unit, reviewed patient care arrangements, checked the availability of medicines in the hospital pharmacy and examined cleanliness and sanitation measures. He said that making government hospitals across the division complaint-free in terms of treatment facilities and patient services remains one of the administration’s top priorities. All necessary efforts would continue to improve healthcare standards and public confidence in the health system, he added.