CM Buzdar approves establishment of Jinnah Institute of Cardiology
Last updated on: 20 November,2019 10:47 pm
A 200-bed Jinnah Institute of Cardiology will be established in the medical tower of the Hospital.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday approved the establishment of Jinnah Institute of Cardiology at Jinnah Hospital in the provincial capital to ensure provision of medical facilities to the patients.
In a statement issued by the Punjab chief minister, provision of medical facilities to the patients will be ensured and the welfare of general public is the priority of the provincial government.
Initially, a 200-bed Jinnah Institute of Cardiology will be established in the medical tower of the Hospital, which would later be extended to 500-bed.
Usman Buzdar was given detailed briefing on the project during a meeting presided over him in Lahore.
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