Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the opening of 40 primary stroke centres across the province. Another 15 centres are currently under construction. The initiative aims to improve access to emergency stroke treatment for patients across Punjab.
Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, the chief minister shared details of the government’s healthcare expansion plans. She said the operational facilities would help provide timely medical assistance to stroke patients. The additional centres are expected to further strengthen the province’s healthcare network.
Maryam Nawaz also announced plans to establish comprehensive stroke centres in major cities. These facilities are planned for Rawalpindi, Multan, and Faisalabad. They will provide advanced medical treatment and surgical interventions for patients requiring specialised care.
The proposed comprehensive facilities will expand the services available beyond primary stroke treatment. Patients will have access to more advanced medical procedures in major urban centres. The plan is part of broader efforts to improve specialised healthcare services across Punjab.
Stroke is a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Delays in treatment can increase the risk of permanent disability and other complications. Establishing more stroke centres could help patients receive medical care closer to their homes.
The chief minister also shared updates about the province’s cancer treatment facilities. She said a 1,000-bed cancer hospital in Lahore would become operational within a few weeks. The facility is expected to expand access to specialised cancer treatment.
According to Maryam Nawaz, the provincial government is also establishing cancer centres at divisional headquarters. These facilities aim to improve access to cancer-related healthcare across different regions. Patients may benefit from specialised services without travelling to Lahore for every treatment.
The announcements reflect the government’s plans to expand specialised medical facilities. These include emergency stroke services and cancer treatment centres. The focus remains on improving healthcare access in major cities and other parts of the province.
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With 40 primary stroke centres already operational, the government is continuing its expansion programme. The construction of 15 additional facilities is also underway. Meanwhile, further details about the comprehensive centres and cancer facilities are expected as the projects progress.
