BAHAWALPUR: Under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision of ‘Health for All,’ Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia visited the under-construction Burns Unit and reviewed the progress of ongoing construction and development work.
He directed the relevant officials to accelerate construction and deploy additional labour, as required, to ensure the project’s completion within the stipulated timeframe. He also instructed them to continue construction activities in multiple shifts and ensure effective implementation of the project’s timelines to expedite its completion.
The commissioner made it clear that no compromise would be made on construction quality and directed the officials to ensure effective monitoring at every stage of the project. He stressed that all available resources should be utilised to complete and make the Burn Unit operational as soon as possible so that the public could benefit from this important healthcare facility without delay. Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia said the establishment of a Burn Unit in Bahawalpur Division was an important healthcare initiative for the local population. Upon completion, the facility would provide modern and quality treatment to burn victims within the region.
He added that the availability of specialised treatment locally would reduce the need for patients to travel to other cities and help ensure timely access to essential medical services. Director Development Mahboob Elahi Kharr, Superintending Engineer Buildings Muhammad Faisal, Executive Engineer Buildings Imran Nazir, and officials of the relevant departments were also present during the visit.