Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid a surprise visit to a field hospital which was set up near Mughalabad on the Expressway during her return from Murree.
According to the officials, she inspected healthcare facilities being provided to the public. She also inquired about the provision of free medical tests and medicines.
The Chief Minister obtained details about the working of the field hospital from doctors and medical staff.
During her visit, she inquired about the operational aspects of the hospital and spoke directly with patients and their families, who shared their experiences and feedback regarding the healthcare services being provided.
Patients and citizens expressed appreciation for the initiative, especially its accessibility for the elderly and underserved populations.
Speaking on the occasion, Maryam Nawaz said the government aims to bring healthcare services directly to people’s doorsteps. “By the grace of Allah, more than 12.5 million patients have benefited so far from field hospitals and Clinic-on-Wheels,” she said.
The Chief Minister also announced plans to expand the scope of both the field hospitals and the Clinic-on-Wheels programme across the province.
Chief Minister expressed that serving humanity has always been the manifesto of the Pakistan Muslim League (N). She said that access to healthcare is a basic right of every citizen, and we will continue to fulfill our responsibilities in this regard.