Lahore: Doctors at the Pediatrics Department of Lahore General Hospital (LGH) have successfully saved the lives of eight critically ill newborns who were admitted in extremely serious condition during the past month, hospital authorities said on Saturday.
Medical Superintendent LGH Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain said the infants were brought to the hospital suffering from severe oxygen deficiency that had affected their lungs and brains, placing them in a life-threatening condition. They were immediately shifted to the Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit (ICU), placed on ventilator support and provided round-the-clock monitoring and specialized treatment by a dedicated medical team using advanced medical equipment.
He said timely diagnosis, ventilator support, modern treatment facilities and the tireless efforts of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff enabled the newborns to make a full recovery. All eight infants have now been discharged and reunited with their families.
Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain noted that neonatal ICU treatment and ventilator care in the private sector are extremely expensive and beyond the financial reach of many middle and low-income families. However, under the “Patient First” vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and the policies of the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, Lahore General Hospital is providing free, high-quality and modern healthcare services to all patients, including newborns, without discrimination.
He praised the professionalism, dedication and commitment of the Pediatrics Department, saying their teamwork and use of advanced medical technology had given critically ill newborns a new lease on life.
The Medical Superintendent said the hospital administration was continuously upgrading pediatric healthcare facilities to ensure every child receives the best possible treatment.
Parents of the recovered infants expressed gratitude to the doctors, nursing staff and hospital administration for providing free and quality medical care. They also thanked the Punjab government and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for strengthening public healthcare services in the province.