Evening Private Practice Allowed in Punjab’s Govt Hospitals

News Desk
Lahore: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir has announced that there is no ban on the private practice of doctors.
In a statement issued on Sunday, he clarified that the Health Department has directed hospital heads to permit private practice during evening hours within government hospitals to improve patient convenience.
Nazir emphasized that this initiative aims to provide top-notch medical facilities during evening hours while doctors engage in private practice.
This policy is part of the Health Department’s broader effort to enhance the health system in the province.
He noted the successful implementation of evening private practices at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore and the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology, suggesting that this model could be extended to other government hospitals.
“This decision is aimed at improving the health system and ensuring that patients have access to quality care beyond regular hospital hours,” Nazir said.