PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced plans to establish specialized ‘Children Emergency Rooms’ and ‘Telemedicine Satellite Centers’ in public hospitals across the province to reduce infant mortality and enhance emergency care for children.
The decision was made during a recent meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, attended by Provincial Minister for Health Syed Qasim Ali Shah, Advisor to CM for Finance Muzamil Aslam, Additional Chief Secretary for Planning and Development Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Secretary Health Adeel Shah, and senior officials from the Child Life Foundation.
The plan involves setting up nine state-of-the-art emergency rooms and 100 telemedicine satellite centers in public hospitals. These facilities will be equipped with modern instruments and staffed around the clock by specialized doctors and paramedical personnel to ensure high-quality emergency healthcare for children.
In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the provincial health department and Child Life Foundation following formal approval by the provincial cabinet.
Chief Minister Gandapur emphasized the urgency of completing the preparatory work for the plan and presenting the proposal to the cabinet for final approval.
Highlighting the importance of these initiatives, the chief minister stated that healthcare reforms and the provision of quality medical services are top priorities for the government.
He reaffirmed the commitment to using the latest technology and prioritizing resources to achieve these goals.