Over 100 hospitals being revamped: minister

LAHORE : Caretaker Provincial Health Minister Prof Dr Javed Akram said that the revamping work is going on successfully in more than 100 government hospitals of Punjab and this revamping is being monitored on a daily basis. He expressed these views during his visit to Children's Hospital Lahore on Saturday morning where he inquired after the patients.

Dr Javed Akram asked about the medical facilities provided to the patients, on which he has expressed his satisfaction. MD Children's Hospital Lahore Prof. Dr. Tipu Sultan gave a briefing to the provincial health minister.

Dr Javed Akram said that under the direction of Punjab Chief Minister, the ongoing construction project in Children's Hospital Lahore is being reviewed thoroughly. There is not even one percent delay in the ongoing construction project in Children's Hospital Lahore.

Children's Hospital administration, XEN and all contractors are directed to complete the ongoing construction work in Children's Hospital Lahore at all costs on time. Patients at Children's Hospital told the provincial minister that they are satisfied with the treatment facilities provided in the hospital.

APP adds: In a positive turn, the recent drop in temperatures in Punjab has coincided with a decrease in dengue virus cases across the province.

However, concerns linger as Lahore continues to bear the brunt of the outbreak, reporting 7,027 confirmed cases.

The latest data from the Health Department discloses a total of 15,182 dengue cases spread across 36 districts in Punjab this year.

Despite the overall decline, Lahore, witnessing an additional six cases, remains a hotspot.

Sialkot and Chakwal reported one case each in the last 24 hours.

Currently, 25 dengue patients are receiving treatment in various Punjab hospitals, with eight of them located in Lahore district hospitals.

Punjab Health Secretary Ali Jan Khan issued a compelling plea, urging citizens to maintain clean and dry surroundings as a preventive measure.

He stressed the importance of cooperation with health department teams actively working to curb the Dengue outbreak.

For those seeking dengue treatment, information, or wishing to register complaints, a free helpline (1033) is available through the health department.

The secretary emphasised the need for vigilance and proactive measures to contain the alarming spread of dengue in Punjab.