Afridi directs officials to expedite work on new hospitals
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the concerned authorities to expedite the establishment of new hospitals included in the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and ensure the timely allocation of funds for ongoing health sector projects on a priority basis. He also directed the Health Department to submit, within one week, comprehensive details of the…
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has instructed officials to expedite construction of new hospitals outlined in the Annual Development Programme (ADP). He emphasized ensuring timely allocation of funds for ongoing health sector projects, emphasizing that resource constraints would not hinder provision of quality healthcare.
Afridi directed the Health Department to submit details of revamping District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospitals within a week, covering scope of work and estimated costs. The Chief Minister underscored provision of accessible healthcare services as a fundamental government responsibility, emphasizing upgrading public sector hospitals and Basic Health Units (BHUs), while expanding access to modern medical facilities in remote areas.
He directed adequate funding for health projects be ensured promptly, reiterating financial constraints must not delay implementation. The Chief Minister personally monitored fund utilization, construction quality, clinical standards and timelines across health projects, stating negligence in project execution would not be tolerated.
He affirmed that investment in health sector was an investment in brighter future for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's people, reaffirming access to quality healthcare as a fundamental right and government commitment to ensure its delivery.
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