Punjab’s health sector being aligned with global standards: Minister
LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab’s health sector is being brought in line with global standards, while cooperation with China in healthcare, health insurance, medical training, research and advanced treatment is being further expanded. She said Punjab has reached an agreement with…
Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is spearheading efforts to align the province's health sector with global standards, according to Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari. The Punjab government has forged partnerships with Chinese institutions such as Wuhan University and Taiping Health to enhance cooperation in healthcare, health insurance, medical training, research, and advanced treatment.
These collaborations are expected to improve Punjab's health insurance sector and promote modern insurance models. A notable development is the establishment of the Pakistan-China Joint Neurosurgery Training and Medical Tourism Centre in Wuhan, which will facilitate medical training, research, and academic exchange between Chinese and Pakistani experts.
Additionally, a Chinese health insurance delegation has shown interest in Punjab's health sector, further emphasizing the potential benefits of cooperation with China.
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