Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the upgraded Outpatient Department (OPD) at Lady Aitchison Hospital and the enhanced Eye Ward at Mayo Hospital on Monday.
During her visit to Lady Aitchison Hospital, the Chief Minister toured the Consultant OPD, general OPD, Antenatal Clinic, Nursing Office, and Triage Room. She inquired about the well-being of a mother and child in the ward, praying for their speedy recovery. Patients and attendants were pleased to see the CM, who showed affection to the children and held a newborn baby. She also consoled a patient and directed authorities to address his concerns immediately. The CM took photos with doctors and nurses upon their request.
Later, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited the Ophthalmology Ward at Mayo Hospital to inaugurate its upgraded facilities. She inspected various rooms, including the OPD, operation theater, and CSSD sterilization room, reviewing the quality of construction and available facilities. Secretary Communication & Works Sohail Ashraf briefed the CM on the upgrades, noting the increase in operation theaters from 5 to 14, and the addition of a recovery room and waiting area. The Eye Ward building’s safety was improved by addressing long-standing leakages.
New generators and lifts have been installed for patient use in the Eye Ward, located on the 8th floor of Mayo Hospital. Upgrades to the ground, first, and second floors of Lady Aitchison Hospital include semi-modular operation theaters. Epoxy flooring and anti-bacterial paint have been applied, and modern medical equipment has been provided in both the OPD and Eye Ward.
Provincial Health Ministers Khawaja Salman Rafiq and Khawaja Imran Nazir, Secretary Health Ali Jan Khan, Principal King Edward Medical College Dr. Mahmood Ayaz, Dr. Asad Aslam, and other relevant officials were present during the inaugurations.
