Punjab will start an aggressive Outreach Program for health services in rural areas of Mianwali, Attock and Chakwal, said Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid here on Thursday. The Health Minister also chaired an important meeting at Rawalpindi Medical University which was attended by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Omar and professors. The Health Minister reviewed arrangements for the Outreach Program for Mianwali Chakwal and Attock. Vice Chancellor Rawalpindi Medical University Dr. Omar apprised the Minister the detailed implementation plan. The Health Minister said, “This Outreach program shall be instrumental in improving service delivery to people in Mianwali, Attock and Chakwal districts. The program will be implemented by the Rawalpindi Medical University. Vice chancellor has been entrusted the responsibility to prepare the PC-1 of the project. Expansion of health services to the rural population is the primary priority of the government. We are making all out efforts to provide top quality health services to people in rural areas and this program in Mianwali, Attock and Chakwal is part of that initiative. No one thought of providing healthcare services to people in rural areas. Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed us to reach out to rural population for health services.”
