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PM seeks report on non-functional CT coronary angiography facility at PIMS

LAHORE: Prime Minister (PM), Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday have taken notice of the non-functional CT coronary Angiography facility at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and constituted an inquiry committee to determine the facts and responsibility. The PM directed the committee to examine all aspects of the matter and submit a report after determining the facts and fixing…

PM seeks report on non-functional CT coronary angiography facility at PIMS

Lahore, Saturday: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the formation of an inquiry committee to investigate the non-functional CT coronary angiography facility at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The committee, headed by the Secretary Establishment Division, will include experts from various departments to examine the facility's technical capabilities, human resources, and software availability since 2022.

They will also assess the referral mechanism between Cardiology and Radiology departments, investigate routine patient referrals to private medical centers, and identify any coordination issues that may have diverted financial resources away from the public hospital. The committee's report will determine responsibility and guide further actions in line with the law and regulations.

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