Improvement of primary health facilities top priority: Dr Jamal Nasir.

RAWALPINDI -- Caretaker Provincial Minister of Primary and Secondary Health Punjab, Dr Jamal Nasir, on Sunday said that all resources were being used to improve the basic health facilities of the people.

He expressed these views while addressing the Golden Jubilee ceremony of Rawalpindi Medical University and College.

The minister said transparency and merit were prioritized in basic health units and rural health centres, adding there were plenty of resources.

He said, "if the poor man's son meets the merit, he will be given a chance first.'

Dr Jamal Nasir said that knowledge is vital in Islam, while hard work and research are better than many years of worship.

He said that more than one billion rupees of medical equipment was deteriorating in Kot Lakhpat jail, and the prisoners were dying for medical treatment.

The minister said that 300 ultrasound machines, 200 ambulances and 30 X-ray machines had been provided in hospitals across Punjab, which will further improve treatment.

On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Dr Hasan Waqar Cheema appreciated the role of Dr Umar in the university's development.

He said modern...