PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed the quarters concerned to complete all requirements for initiation of work on the extension and upgradation of Naseerullah Babar Hospital in Peshawar, including the transfer of proposed land to the health department as well as completion of its feasibility study.

He termed the project of great importance in view of the increasing population of the provincial capital. He added that the government was working under a well-devised strategy, keeping in view the public needs and requirements of the near future, according to a statement issued here on Tuesday.

The chief minister said that completion of the ongoing development initiatives would bring forth an effective network of service delivery in the province.

He was chairing a progress review meeting regarding the extension and upgradation of Naseerullah Babar Hospital, Peshawar. MPAs Asif Khan and Malik Wajid, higher authorities of health and food departments and other relevant officials attended the meeting. Matters regarding the transfer of land, feasibility and tendering of the project were discussed in detail in the meeting.

Mahmood says project will reduce burden on existing tertiary health facilitie

The chief minister directed the authorities concerned to immediately move a summary for transferring the proposed land to health department to get the matter approved by the provincial cabinet on a priority basis.

He also directed them to finalise the feasibility study of the project without any delay.

He said that government would provide the required resources for the purpose.

He said that upgradation of the hospital was of vital importance, keeping in view the increasing demand for health facilities in the region.

He said that government devised a model of sustainable development involving long, mid and short-term initiatives in various sectors to meet contemporary needs and address future challenges.

He said that upgradation of the hospital was part of that strategy.

He said that completion of the project would reduce burden on existing tertiary hospitals in Peshawar.

The chief minister said that work on revamping of district headquarters hospitals and establishment of four new tertiary hospitals was also in progress. “These projects, once completed, will provide quality healthcare facilities to people at their doorsteps,” he added.

He said that the provincial government had undertaken reforms in every sector, keeping in view present-day needs and ensuring optimum performance of the existing state machinery.

Published in Dawn, December 28th, 2022