LAHORE:Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Principal Prof. Dr.Jodat Saleem has said that serving suffering humanity was the greatest form of worship and an ongoing charity while philanthropists supporting patient care with financial assistance and medical equipment were a valuable asset to society.
He expressed these views on Sunday during a ceremony marking the donation of a dialysis machine worth Rs.1.8 million to Lahore General Hospital (LGH) by retired Professor of Radiology Prof.Dr.Saira Bilal.
Prof.Jodat Saleem appreciated her spirit of service,saying that the provision of modern medical equipment was essential for improving treatment facilities for patients suffering from kidney diseases.
He said such initiatives not only ensured better healthcare for deserving patients but also promoted the spirit of serving humanity.
He said the Punjab government was striving to provide quality healthcare facilities to the public,adding that the practical support of philanthropists played a significant role in strengthening these efforts.
The availability of the dialysis machine would enhance the hospital’s treatment capacity and facilitate kidney patients,he added.
Medical Superintendent Prof.Dr.Faryad Hussain paid tribute to Prof.Dr.Saira Bilal for her contribution,saying that the support of philanthropists was a major source of strength for government hospitals.
He said such welfare initiatives helped improve medical facilities and strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide quality treatment.
Head of the Department of Nephrology,Prof.Dr.Abad-ur-Rahman thanked Prof. Dr.Saira Bilal and said the dialysis machine would prove beneficial in treating kidney patients.
He expressed hope that her initiative would inspire other philanthropists to contribute to the healthcare sector and the service of humanity.