Jinnah Hospital Lahore has intensified fire safety measures, including Rescue 1122-led drills and staff training, installation of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, fire blankets, and opening of emergency exits.
Medical Superintendent Prof. Moeen-ud-Din, speaking exclusively to Mudassar Qadeer, said the measures were being implemented under the directions of the Punjab Health Department and the Chief Minister Punjab’s team. Rescue 1122 is also guiding the hospital on the safe handling of medical gases and emergency evacuation procedures.
He said free medicines are being provided in the Emergency and OPD, while laboratory tests and surgeries are also available free of cost. Regular maintenance of CT scan, MRI and other equipment is being ensured.
Prof. Moeen-ud-Din said the hospital’s Stroke Centre provides free emergency treatment and necessary injections to stroke patients. Kidney transplant services are also continuing.
He further announced that a Kidney Transplant Centre is being established at Jinnah Hospital in collaboration with the Gohar Ejaz Foundation. Most equipment has arrived and the centre is expected to become functional within three months, after which eligible patients will receive free kidney transplant services.
He stressed that alongside quality healthcare, providing patients with a safe and secure environment remains a top priority.