Punjab allocates Rs1.5bn for free heart surgery under new program
The Punjab government has allocated over Rs1.5 billion to fund free cardiac treatments for patients through the Chief Minister Punjab Cardiac Surgery Program.
Funding and hospital network details
Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique announced the financial support during a recent meeting. According to his statement, the province is setting up modern cardiac centers throughout the region with billions of rupees invested. The initiative includes 44 hospitals on its panel, comprising nine public facilities and thirty-five private ones. Patients now receive care at these selected locations under the special program.
Advisory committee and expansion plans
Chairing the Chief Minister Punjab Advisory Committee on Heart Diseases, Dr Farqad Alamgir also took part in the session. He noted that the chief minister aims to provide maximum facilities for those suffering from cardiovascular conditions. Azmat Mahmood, the Health Secretary for Punjab, emphasized that selected hospitals must offer the best possible medical care. Capacity of cardiac institutes is expanding under this ongoing initiative.
Program goals and success metrics
Thousands of successful medical procedures have been completed since the inception of the Cardiac Surgery Program. These new cardiac hospitals aim to guarantee that the general public receives top-tier medical care directly from home. Khawaja Salman Rafique confirmed that the program is progressing successfully in line with the chief minister's vision.
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