Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced the dedication of Mayo Hospital’s surgical tower to Prof. Dr. Faisal Masood.
Additionally, he has announced his intention to recommend Dr. Maqbool Ahmed for a civil award, acknowledging his role in constructing the surgical tower with one and a half billion rupees. Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the 43rd Annual 5-Day International Scientific Conference at King Edward Medical University as the Chief Guest. During the event, he visited stalls showcasing innovations by students and teachers, including the Brain Tumor Detector OCT Python and a laparoscopy simulator developed by King Edward doctors.
Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi also inspected a home dialysis machine and locally manufactured surgical instruments for plastic surgery. He took a keen interest in a special machine designed for sciatica pain. Overseas graduates of King Edward Medical College presented him with substantial donations for the medical college and hospital. Graduating doctors contributing to the institution received shields in acknowledgment. Vice Chancellor King Edward Medical University, Professor Dr. Mahmood Ayaz, expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister on behalf of students and faculty.
Addressing the 43rd annual 5-day International Scientific Conference, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the noble nature of the medical profession. He commended the dedication of doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff, acknowledging their sacrifices and the risks they face daily. He recounted instances of doctors sacrificing their lives, citing the example of those who succumbed to the Congo virus in Balochistan while treating patients.
Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi outlined ongoing hospital upgrades, targeting completion by January 31. Notable hospitals like General, Services, Victoria, and Holy Family are undergoing improvements mirroring the model set by Mayo Hospital. The comprehensive upgrade spans an area of 6 lakh square feet across various hospitals. The Chief Minister highlighted the renovation of students’ and nurses’ hostels, emphasizing the need for doctors to take ownership for the project’s success.
He underscored the importance of doctors’ commitment, asserting that hospital and university conditions hinge on their involvement. Mohsin Naqvi assured that the government is diligently fulfilling its duty in hospital renovation and construction. He praised King Edward as one of Pakistan’s premier institutions, assuring the public of enhanced healthcare environments. The Chief Minister urged doctors to embrace ownership, asserting that their commitment would secure the university hospitals’ quality for the next decade or two.
Meanwhile, a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi resulted in the in-principle approval to establish the TDCP Darshan Resort in Kartarpur. The project for a hotel connected to the Kartarpur Corridor was greenlit during the session. TDCP is slated to construct a 50-room hotel, enhancing the Darshan experience in Kartarpur. Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed the commitment to providing Sikh pilgrims with top-notch facilities in Punjab, extending a warm invitation to Sikh brothers beyond religious tourism. Emphasizing the provision of comprehensive amenities, he assured pilgrims in Aymanabad, Farooqabad, Nankana Sahib, and Kartarpur.
Also, Mohsin Naqvi on Friday conducted a site visit to the CBD Punjab project. He inspected the road stretching from Kalma Chowk to Walton, closely reviewing the ongoing construction activities. Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi issued directives to relocate the cattle found on the site and chaired a special meeting at the CBD location. Officials from CBD provided updates, highlighting the rapid progress of infrastructure development at the CBD Punjab project site. The infrastructure for Lahore Prime CBD Punjab Quaid District has been completed, with significant progress on the construction of CBD Punjab Boulevard from Kalma Chowk to Walton Road, including the initiation of the flyover.
