Taking another important step in the health sector, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has formally launched the Chief Minister Cardiac Surgery Program, under which free and timely treatment will be provided to heart patients. According to the report, the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department started the program on the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while after approval, it has also been formally launched. Under the Chief Minister Cardiac Surgery Program, the first successful open heart surgery of a patient has also been completed at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has also set a target of eliminating the long waiting lists for open heart surgery in 6 months. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif says that the government is striving to provide modern facilities to thousands of heart patients and this program will be helpful in providing free and timely treatment to people suffering from heart diseases.

Source: The Patriot March 29, 2026 21:21 UTC