A significant step towards enhancing cardiac care in the region was taken as top officials convened to finalize the launch of the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology in Sargodha. The high-level meeting, aimed at making the under-construction facility functional by next month, was chaired by Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab on Health, Major General (R) Azhar Mahmood Kayani.
Key Officials and Review of Critical Matters
The meeting saw the participation of key figures including Punjab Health Secretary Azmat Mahmood, Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali, and Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Muhammad Waseem. Members of the Board of Governors, Dean Dr. Muhammad Waris Farooqa, and the member of the Chief Minister Punjab's Monitoring Team, Atiq-ur-Rehman, alongside other concerned officers, were also present.
The assembly conducted a thorough review of all administrative, medical, and technical matters essential for the hospital's operationalization. The focus remained on ensuring a seamless and timely commencement of services to the public.
Recruitment Drive and Operational Framework
A major update from the meeting confirmed that the recruitment process for the hospital's staff is actively progressing. Candidates for doctors, paramedical staff, and other positions have been called for interviews scheduled from January 14 to 16.
Officials received a detailed briefing covering several procedural aspects:
- The applications received and their initial scrutiny.
- The formation of a selection board to ensure merit.
- A transparent recruitment procedure to onboard qualified personnel.
Furthermore, the participants were informed about the formation of various committees, a clear division of responsibilities, and the finalized operational plan. The administrative structure and details of the departments that will become functional in the initial phase were also outlined.
Commitment to Quality Cardiac Care
The meeting concluded with the assurance that all necessary systems have been finalized for the hospital's launch. The primary objective is to provide the public with timely and quality heart treatment facilities, addressing a critical healthcare need in the Sargodha division and beyond. This initiative marks a pivotal development in Punjab's healthcare infrastructure, promising advanced cardiac services to the community.
