LAHORE:Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ejaz on Tuesday visited Allama Iqbal Tehsil and inspected the under-construction Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital, Government Higher Secondary School Ali Raza Abad and dumping sites of the area.
During his visit to the cancer hospital, the DC inspected the MRI machine and outpatient department (OPD) rooms and received a briefing from the newly appointed hospital director on construction progress. He was informed that the first phase of the hospital had been completed, while the remaining work was progressing according to schedule. The mosque, cafeteria and residential buildings for doctors had also been completed.
The DC directed the authorities concerned to expedite finishing work, ensure the use of quality construction materials, improve interdepartmental coordination and ensure workers’ safety. He said the project was being personally monitored to ensure its timely completion and that cancer patients would be provided with modern treatment facilities.
At Government Higher Secondary School Ali Raza Abad, the DC inspected the school building, three classrooms under construction and cleanliness arrangements. He directed the authorities to immediately repair and rehabilitate the dilapidated building and improve sanitation, infrastructure and classrooms. He also directed the timely completion of the under-construction blocks in accordance with quality standards. The DC planted a sapling on the school premises and offered a prayer. He said children would be provided with a safe and conducive learning environment.
During his visit to Ali Raza Abad, the DC inspected vacant plots in housing societies and directed the immediate removal of waste and strict measures to prevent the plots from being used again for dumping garbage. He also ordered regular monitoring of sanitation operations, warning that negligence in cleanliness would not be tolerated. He said the administration was taking measures to ensure a clean and healthy environment for citizens.