Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal has directed to submit a comprehensive feasibility report and master plan for upgradation of old federal government Polyclinic building.He said this during visit to Polyclinic Hospital accompanied by Federal Secretary of Health, Syed Waqar ul Hassan to review healthcare facilities and service delivery at one of the capital’s key public sector hospitals.During the visit, the Health Minister conducted a thorough inspection of all hospital departments and evaluated the services being provided to patients.He visited the medical wards, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and dialysis center, where he received briefings on the current infrastructure and operational status.The Executive Director of Polyclinic provided a detailed presentation on the hospital’s facilities and areas requiring immediate improvement.While acknowledging the efforts of the staff, Mustafa Kamal directed that 20 additional beds be added to the dermatology and psychiatry departments located at G-7/3-4 to cater to the growing patient load.He also ordered the development of a comprehensive feasibility plan for upgrading the old building of Polyclinic Hospital, incorporating a modern HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system.he minister emphasized that this should be aligned with a holistic service delivery improvement plan to ensure better healthcare outcomes for the public.In a decisive move to enhance diagnostic capacity, Kamal instructed the immediate installation of an MRI machine.He reiterated his commitment to ensuring the provision of quality healthcare services to the public at all costs, stating, “Access to timely and quality medical care is a fundamental right of every citizen.”
