RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her concern on seeing long queues of patients in the out-patient department (OPD) during her surprise visit to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Murree.

She reprimanded the medical superintendent for making patients wait and directed him to fix the hospital system.

The chief minister visited various departments and wards of the hospital, including OPD, Emergency, Medical Ward, Gynaecology, and Nursery. She consoled with the patients and assured them that she would provide better healthcare facilities at government hospitals.

She expressed her compassion for a child under treatment there and directed the doctor to provide him with the best facilities. She also visited patients in the emergency ward one by one.

The chief minister directed that patients in the emergency department should be provided the best care.

She interacted with patients and their families and inquired about the facilities in the hospital. She also inquired about the provision of free medicines and medical tests in the hospital.

Ms Nawaz inspected the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) centre and reviewed the treatment facilities there.

Published in Dawn, April 17th, 2024