Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation laboratory at DHQ Hospital Jhelum, bringing advanced heart treatment facilities closer to residents of the district.
The new cardiac cath lab is equipped with modern medical technology, including angiography, angioplasty, ECG facilities, a modern operating theatre and ventilators. According to the chief minister, the facility has already provided treatment to around 2,400 patients.
Jhelum Residents to Get Advanced Heart Treatment Locally
The inauguration is expected to reduce the need for heart patients in Jhelum to travel to other cities for specialised cardiac procedures. With angiography and angioplasty facilities available at the district headquarters hospital, patients can access important diagnostic and treatment services closer to home.
Maryam Nawaz said the Punjab government was working to ensure that patients across the province do not have to face long waiting periods for angioplasty. She emphasised that access to quality healthcare is a basic right of every citizen.
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Punjab Government Focuses on Cardiac Healthcare
The new facility is part of efforts to improve access to specialised medical services in public hospitals. Cardiac emergencies often require timely diagnosis and treatment, making the availability of modern equipment and trained medical staff particularly important.
The chief minister said her government wanted to ensure that patients could receive advanced healthcare without unnecessary delays or the financial and travel difficulties associated with seeking treatment in distant cities.
The cardiac cath lab at DHQ Hospital Jhelum is expected to serve as an important addition to the district’s healthcare system, offering local residents better access to specialised heart care.
