ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the occasion of World Health Day on Sunday, promised to ensure healthcare facilities for all 241 million Pakistanis across the country, his office said.
World Health Day is a global health awareness day that is celebrated every year on April 7 since 1950, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as other related organizations.
In a statement issued by Sharif’s office, the prime minister said this year’s theme “My health, my right” aptly encapsulated every citizen’s right to quality health services.
“In order to ensure health for all and as promised to the nation in the PMLN (Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party) manifesto, our focus would remain on improving primary, secondary and tertiary health care, medical education, preventive health care and improved governance,” he said.
“We will partner and encourage provincial governments to expand and upgrade health facilities, launch mobile health clinics for enhanced access, re-energize immunization and improve mental health services.”
In Pakistan, a majority of people find themselves unable to afford treatment at private hospitals, while most of the government-run health facilities lack space, equipment and tools to treat all incoming patients.
Healthcare has been a provincial subject since the 18th amendment in 2010 and provincial governments have rolled out special schemes in recent years to enable the masses to afford costly treatment of diseases.
Sharif said the establishment and operationalization of a Medical City in the eastern city of Lahore, and the establishment of Cancer Care Hospital and Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute facilities in each province were key priorities of his government.
“We remain committed to universal health coverage and universal health insurance for our population, particularly providing free-of-cost health care services to low and middle-income families,” he said.
The prime minister applauded the services of Pakistani health care professionals, paramedical staff and other workers in providing health care to the nation.
He reiterated the commitment to transform Pakistan’s healthcare sector at all levels to ensure that each and every Pakistani had access to quality healthcare.
On World Health Day, PM Sharif promises healthcare facilities for all Pakistanis
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On World Health Day, PM Sharif promises healthcare facilities for all Pakistanis
- In Pakistan, majority of people find themselves unable to afford treatment at private hospitals
- Most of government-run health facilities lack space, equipment and tools to treat the patients
Pakistan Airports Authority reports ‘historic’ twin-engine aircraft landing in Lahore
- Twin-engine aircraft are usually larger, heavier and require better airport infrastructure, navigation systems to land
- Pakistan Airports Authority says landing reflects its commitment to enhance aviation sector, strengthen infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on Saturday that the New General Aviation Aerodrome achieved a significant milestone when it handled the landing of a twin-engine aircraft.
A twin-engine aircraft has two engines that provide it redundancy and increased performance compared to single-engine counterparts. These aircraft range from small twin-engine propeller planes to large commercial jetliners. The presence of multiple engines enhances safety by allowing the aircraft to continue flying in the event of an engine failure.
However, twin-engine aircraft are usually larger, heavier and more complex than single-engine planes. They require advanced airport infrastructure such as better runways, navigation systems and air traffic coordination.
“The New General Aviation Aerodrome, Lahore achieved another significant operational milestone today with the successful landing of a twin-engine aircraft, following the recent arrival of a single-engine aircraft,” the PAA said in a statement.
It said the flight was also boarded by Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, the director general of the PAA. The move reflected “strong institutional confidence” in the aerodrome’s safety standards, operational capability, and overall readiness, it added.
“The landing was conducted with exceptional precision and professionalism, demonstrating the aerodrome’s robust operational framework, technical preparedness, and effective airside coordination in accordance with contemporary aviation requirements,” the PAA said.
It said the landing represented a “major advancement” in Pakistan’s general aviation sector and underscores the PAA’s commitment to enhancing regional aviation capacity, strengthening infrastructure and promoting excellence in aviation development.
