PDWP Meeting on Health Sector Initiatives.

Oct 3, 2024

Collage of images from the PDWP meeting on health sector initiatives, showcasing discussions on medical equipment, solar energy systems, oxygen supply systems, and the establishment of a catheterization laboratory for improved healthcare services in the region

The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) convened under the chairmanship of Hafiz Abdul Basit, ACS Development. Key attendees included Mr. Lal Jan Jaffer, Secretary of C&WPP&H, Mr. Tabbasum Ahmed Khilji, Chief Economist, and Mr. Arif Baloch, Chief of Section Health.

Key Schemes Discussed:

  1. Provision of Medical Equipment:
    • ICU Monitors, Beds, and Medical Equipment to enhance patient care.
    • Solar Systems for reliable energy supply.
    • Oxygen Supply and Heating/Cooling Systems for improved hospital environments.
    • Location: Newly extended and existing buildings of the Trauma Center at SPHQ 2.
  2. Establishment of a Cath Lab:
    • Setup of a Cath Lab with an angioplasty machine at Sheikh Zayed Cancer and General Hospital, Quetta, to improve cardiovascular care.

These initiatives aim to significantly enhance healthcare services and infrastructure in the region.