Punjab govt directs expedited completion of health projects

The Punjab government has directed the Infrastructure Development Authority Punjab (IDAP) to accelerate work on various ongoing health projects across the province

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Apr, 2026) The Punjab government has directed the Infrastructure Development Authority Punjab (IDAP) to accelerate work on various ongoing health projects across the province.

The directive was issued by Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique while chairing a meeting of the Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical education on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed progress on the Nawaz Sharif Medical District and the under-construction Lady Willingdon Hospital.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that revolutionary and historic projects worth billions of rupees are being launched in the health sector. He highlighted that under the Nawaz Sharif Medical District project, several major facilities will be established in Lahore, including Children’s Hospital 2, Institute of Genetic and Blood Diseases, Institute of Surgical, Orthopedic and Medical Rehabilitation, Center of Excellence for Nursing Education, a specialized medical hospital, a 1,000-bed cardiac hospital, a medical university, and a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory.

He added that IDAP has been directed to ensure early completion of these projects, while a network of new government hospitals is also being developed across the province to improve public access to healthcare.

Secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Azmat Mahmood stated that providing quality healthcare at people’s doorstep remains the government’s top priority. He said the projects under Nawaz Sharif Medical District and Lady Willingdon Hospital are being closely monitored to ensure timely completion.

During the meeting, IDAP officials, including Maira Ali and others, participated via video link and briefed participants on the latest progress of the projects.

The session was attended by Vice Chancellor King Edward Medical University Professor Mahmood Ayaz, Special Secretary Development Ahmed Kamal Maan, Chief Planning Officer, Additional Secretary Amira Bedar, Senior Planning Officer Fatima Noreen, and other concerned officials.