Nigerian delegation lauds healthcare initiatives in Punjab

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LAHORE: On the invitation of Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid and Punjab Health Services Director General Dr Haroon Jahangir, 16-member Nigerian delegation visited Health Services DG’s office on Monday.

Dr Saeed Ghuman, Dr Shahnaz Naeem, Dr Khalid and Dr Yad Ullah were also there. Punjab Health Services Director General Dr Haroon Jahangir briefed the delegation about the initiatives of the Punjab government to facilitate maximum patients.

He also briefed about healthcare service delivery, anti-polio campaign, universal health coverage, the role of donor agencies, health budget and specially health policies. The Nigerian delegation appreciated the efforts of Punjab health minister to take initiatives to facilitate maximum patients in government hospitals. Nasir Deen Usman leaded the Nigerian delegation as well.

Punjab Health Services Director General Dr Haroon Jahangir said on this occasion that on the direction and vision of the health minister, they are making hundred per cent effort to ensure maximum facilitation of patients. “We are trying to ensure facilitation of patients in government hospitals according to the international standards,” he said.