LAHORE:Deputy Commissioner(DC) Lahore,Muhammad Ali Ejaz on Wednesday visited Shalimar Tehsil to review cleanliness arrangements,healthcare facilities at Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic in Tajpura and the ongoing development work at Tajpura Family Park.
Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) Shehryar Arif Khan,Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) Kaleem Yousaf and Assistant Commissioner Shalimar Rabia Altaf accompanied him during the visit,along with medical officers and officials of allied departments.
The LWMC CEO briefed the deputy commissioner on the zero-waste campaign across the district while the assistant commissioner outlined sanitation measures,arrangements at the health clinic and the ongoing improvement work at the family park.
The DC inspected cleanliness arrangements and road washing on various thoroughfares in Shalimar Tehsil.
He directed the authorities concerned to ensure daily cleaning of all major roads and streets and timely removal of waste from commercial center and densely populated areas.
At Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic,Tajpura, the deputy commissioner inspected different departments, service counters, the outpatient department (OPD) and pharmacy.
Medical Officer Dr.Qadeer briefed him on the medical facilities available to patients and the provision of free medicines.
The inspection also covered medicine stocks, temperature-controlled storage arrangements,dispensing records and facilities for patients.
The DC directed the clinic administration to ensure quality treatment and free medicines for every patient, maintain adequate stocks and properly store medicines in the pharmacy.
He also inspected the under-construction Tajpura Family Park and reviewed the ongoing development and renovation work.
He directed the relevant officials to complete the project within the stipulated timeline while maintaining quality standards.
He further instructed the authorities to provide swings for children, walking tracks, lighting and plantation to create a safe and recreational space for residents.
DC Muhammad Ali Ejaz said road washing and effective waste management were aimed at providing citizens with a clean and pollution-free environment.
He added that Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics were continuing to provide quality healthcare and free medical facilities to citizens.
He said the improvement of Tajpura Family Park would provide local residents with a better and safer recreational environment.