LAHORE: In a significant initiative aimed at bolstering the nursing sector, the Punjab government has taken a proactive step. The Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education has submitted a requisition for the recruitment of 3,000 nurses to the Punjab Public Service Commission.
According to the Health Department spokesman on Thursday, Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique praised the move, stating, “The recruitment of 3,000 nurses is a very welcome initiative. The Department of Health is committed to improving the nursing sector.”
Additionally, the Secretary of Health, Punjab, highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance the infrastructure and capacity of the nursing education system. “Renovation and decoration of nursing colleges across the province are underway. We are dedicated to the capacity building of the nursing department,” he said.
This recruitment drive and the improvements in nursing education facilities are expected to significantly strengthen healthcare services in Punjab, he
added.