The Punjab government has expanded advanced cancer treatment facilities across the province. New cryoablation machines have been dispatched to several hospitals.
The machines were acquired on the directions of the Punjab Chief Minister. They will be installed at selected hospitals to improve access to specialized care.
Two machines will be installed at the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer in Lahore. Nishtar Hospital, Allied Hospital and Benazir Bhutto Hospital will receive one machine each.
The latest equipment is expected to provide patients with greater access to modern cancer treatment. It will also help extend specialized services beyond Lahore.
Punjab introduced its first cryoablation machine at Mayo Hospital in 2025. Since then, more than 70 Stage 1 cancer patients have received successful treatment.
Officials said the treatment was provided free of cost to those patients. The facility has provided an alternative option for eligible cancer patients.
Cryoablation uses extreme cold to target and destroy abnormal tissue. It can be used for certain cancers under specialist medical supervision.
The addition of more machines is expected to improve treatment access across Punjab. Patients in different cities may receive specialized care closer to their homes.
Health officials said modern technology can strengthen the province’s healthcare system. They also highlighted the need to improve access to advanced medical services.
Health Secretary Azmat Mahmood described the installations as an important healthcare development. He said the initiative would support better services for cancer patients.
According to the Health Secretary, modern medical technology can improve specialized treatment options. It can also help strengthen healthcare infrastructure across the province.
The Punjab government has continued to focus on expanding free medical services. Officials said billions of rupees have already been spent on cancer treatment.
The government says the funding has supported patients across Punjab. The latest equipment is expected to further increase access to specialized cancer care.
The new cryoablation machines will be installed after being dispatched to the selected hospitals. Medical teams will use the equipment according to clinical requirements.
The expansion could particularly benefit patients outside major healthcare centers. More hospitals with advanced equipment can reduce the need for long-distance travel.
Officials believe the initiative will provide more timely access to specialized treatment. It is also expected to improve the overall availability of cancer services.
The new machines represent another step in Punjab’s efforts to modernize healthcare. Authorities aim to provide better facilities while expanding access to free treatment.
For eligible patients, improved availability of cancer treatment could make specialized care easier to access. The government also plans to strengthen healthcare facilities through modern technology.
The experience at Mayo Hospital has provided an early example of cryoablation services. More than 70 patients have already benefited from the facility since 2025.
With additional machines now being installed, similar services will become available at other hospitals. This could help more patients receive specialized cancer treatment within Punjab.
Health authorities said the broader goal is to improve healthcare access across the province. The latest expansion is part of those ongoing efforts.
The Punjab government is also emphasizing free treatment for cancer patients. Officials say continued investment in modern equipment will help build a healthier Punjab.
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