ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said the Jinnah Medical Complex would be developed into a modern tertiary care hospital meeting international standards.
During a review meeting on the project, the prime minister directed that all construction measures should be completed within the stipulated timeline. He further instructed that the complex be digitized, equipped with artificial intelligence, and digitally connected with other hospitals in Islamabad.
The meeting was presented with the concept design of the hospital prepared free of cost by the Chinese company Hongkong-AOHUA, which has more than 30 years of experience and has designed over 1,000 hospitals worldwide. A detailed overview of the design was also shared with the participants.
The prime minister observed that the contribution by the Chinese company was a strong reflection of Pak-China friendship and growing people-to-people ties. “We are deeply grateful to the leadership of the company and all those involved in this process. This gift will always be remembered by the government, the people of Pakistan, and future patients of this hospital,” he remarked.
He expressed satisfaction that the design incorporated solar energy, maximum use of natural light, water recycling, and greenery. He stressed that environmental protection, water conservation, and efficient use of resources must remain a priority in the project.
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The prime minister also noted that the plan included comprehensive measures to deal with possible epidemics and emergencies. He directed that a technical review of the design be conducted before final implementation.
The meeting was attended by Ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Ahad Khan Cheema, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for Health Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Musharraf Zaidi, Chairman of the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute Professor Dr. Saeed Akhtar, CEO of the Chinese company Dr. Liu Zhanpei with his delegation, and other senior officials.
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