Larkana - Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting regarding the establishment of a modern hospital in Larkana on Monday. The meeting was held in the Chief Minister’s House Karachi.
The meeting was attended by Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, MPA Jameel Soomro, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Principal Secretary Agha Wasif, P&D Chairman Najam Shah, Health Secretary Rehan Baloch, Finance Secretary Fayaz Jatoi and others.
A briefing was given to the CM about the 16-acre hospital site in Larkana city. Sindh CM approved construction of two towers in Larkana hospital.
The capacity of beds in Larkana hospital to be increased to 600. “The old hospital in the city centre will be rebuilt on modern lines, ensuring all facilities are available in one place.” “Emergency, gynaecology, cardiology, children’s hospital, surgical, and other facilities will be available under one roof,” Murad Ali Shah said.
Sindh CM directed Chief Secretary to promptly hire a consultant. “The consultant will prepare a layout for constructing different towers in the hospital. All roads leading to the hospital will be widened. I want the Larkana hospital to be operational within two years,” Sindh CM added.
Sindh CM directed Chief Secretary to form a committee, the Larkana Hospital Committee, to include P&D Chairman, Finance Secretary, and Health Secretary.
“The committee must hire a consultant, finalize the hospital’s design and initiate work immediately.”
The CM instructed Chief Secretary to issue a notification for the hospital committee.
