PESHAWAR:Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday directed authorities to further strengthen efforts for polio eradication, dengue control and timely completion of ongoing healthcare projects.
The Governor said this during a meeting with Advisor to Governor on Health, Lt Gen (Retd) Nigar Johar Khan here at Governor House. Secretary Health Matiullah Jan was also present on this occasion.
During the meeting, they discussed measures to strengthen the anti-polio campaign, improve dengue prevention and control efforts, and accelerate work on ongoing health sector initiatives.
The construction of a Thalassemia Centre, hospitals infrastructure projects, and the provision of lands for hospitals construction also came under discussion.
The meeting also reviewed steps to improve cleanliness and sanitation standards in hospitals to ensure better healthcare services for patients.
Governor Kundi stressed the need for timely completion of ongoing health projects and emphasized coordinated efforts to enhance the quality of healthcare facilities across the province.
He said effective disease prevention, modern healthcare infrastructure and improved hospital management were essential for protecting public health.
Advisor Lt Gen (Retd) Nigar Johar Khan briefed the Governor on the progress of health initiatives and assured him that all priority projects would be pursued efficiently to improve healthcare delivery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.