Lahore, JUL 26 /DNA/ – Under the Chief Minister’s Children’s Emergency Care Program, the government of Punjab has established telemedicine satellite centers in all public secondary care hospitals (DHQ, THQ) across Punjab, in partnership with ChildLife Foundation. The announcement was made at the Primary and Secondary Health Conference held in Lahore on July 26, 2024.
Improving Emergency Care reduces child mortality by 50%. ChildLife is operating children emergency rooms at Mayo Hospital Lahore and Children’s Hospital Multan.
Officials from the Government of Punjab including Mr. Khawaja Imran Nazeer, Minister Primary & Secondary Healthcare, Mr. Khawaja Salman Rafiq, Minister Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education, Mr. Ali Jan Khan, Secretary Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department, and CEO’s and Medical Superintendents of all districts and tehsils were present at the event.
ChildLife Foundation provides life-saving treatment to more than 2 million children annually – 24/7 and free of cost. It manages Children’s Emergency Rooms (ERs) & Telemedicine Satellite Centers (TSCs) across Pakistan, in partnership with the governments. The organization is working to make free quality emergency care accessible to children across the country.
“We are immensely grateful for the collaboration with the Health Department of the Government of Punjab. With ChildLife’s shared vision through partnerships, we are saving the future of Pakistan. Through our joint efforts, we can provide free-of-charge, round-the-clock treatment to children in need, regardless of their socio-economic status. “, said Dr. Ahson Rabbani, CEO of ChildLife Foundation.
