Summary Punjab plans a 100-bed cancer hospital in Sahiwal as officials inspect the proposed site and prepare for Maryam Nawaz’s expected visit.
SAHIWAL (Dunya News) - The Punjab government has decided to establish a modern 100-bed cancer hospital in Sahiwal in line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision, with the project expected to improve treatment facilities for cancer patients across Sahiwal Division.
Provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare Khawaja Salman Rafique and Health Secretary Azmat Mahmood visited Sahiwal and inspected the proposed site for the hospital.
Parliamentary Secretary for Forests Malik Qasim Nadeem,
Sahiwal Division Commissioner Dr Asif Tufail and Deputy Commissioner Samiullah Farooq accompanied the delegation. The team inspected the proposed site at DHQ Haji Abdul Qayyum Hospital and reviewed administrative arrangements for the project.
According to Khawaja Salman Rafique, the 100-bed cancer hospital will be a major healthcare facility for patients across Sahiwal Division. The project aims to improve access to cancer treatment in the region. However, details regarding the construction schedule and expected completion date have not yet been announced.
Meanwhile, administrative preparations have been accelerated ahead of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s expected visit to Sahiwal. Commissioner Dr Asif Tufail, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Samiullah Farooq, visited various locations in the city to review arrangements.
During the visit, the commissioner inspected preparations at the University of Sahiwal, Sports Arena and Saddar Bazaar. Relevant administrative officers were also present as officials reviewed arrangements for the chief minister’s anticipated visit and identified matters requiring attention.
According to the administration, arrangements for the chief minister’s visit are being finalised. Relevant authorities have been directed to complete security and other necessary preparations on time to ensure the smooth conduct of official activities during the visit.
The proposed cancer hospital and preparations for the chief minister’s expected visit are among the district administration’s key ongoing activities. Further details about the project’s implementation and commencement date are expected in the coming stages.
