Over 750,000 patients have been treated: Punjab health minister

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The Punjab health department has treated 750,000 patients in flood-affected areas, according to the provincial Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir.

In a post on X, he said that teams were present “around the clock” and ensured that no individual would be deprived of treatment.

“… In just one day, medical facilities have been provided to more than 45,000 individuals,” he added.

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