First Dialysis Centre in Murree: Free-Of-Cost Treatment for Locals

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Rawalpindi: The long-standing demand of the people of Murree for setting up a dialysis centre has been fulfilled.

The dialysis of bladder and kidney patients from Murree and the suburbs would now be done at the local level, said Health Minister Dr Jamal Nasir.

Primary and Secondary Healthcare Punjab Caretaker Minister Dr Jamal Nasir inaugurated the Dialysis Centre at Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Murree on Monday.

Caretaker Minister further stated that free-of-cost treatment would be provided to dialysis patients around the clock.

Six dialysis machines have been installed in the dialysis unit, while the number of beds at THQ, Hospital Murree, has been increased to 82 from 32 beds, he informed.

Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaquat Ali Chatta said that the shortage of staff in primary and rural health centres is being fulfilled.

Chatta added that the supply of medicines is also being ensured and that THQ Hospital would be made a model hospital. Moreover, ambulance service is available at the hospital in case of emergency.

The Punjab government is committed to providing the best healthcare facilities to the residents at their doorstep, maintained Commissioner. Additional input from APP