Former MPA Masroor Nawaz Calls for Better Healthcare Facilities in Jhang

Former MPA Masroor Nawaz Urges Better Healthcare Facilities in Jhang

JHANG:Former Member of the Punjab Assembly (MPA) Masroor Nawaz has urged the district administration to prioritise public welfare by improving healthcare facilities, ensuring the availability of essential medicines and strengthening public services across Jhang.

Speaking to media representatives on Wednesday, Masroor Nawaz expressed serious concerns over inadequate healthcare services at government hospitals, particularly the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital and Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) hospitals.

He claimed that free medicines and essential surgical supplies were not adequately available despite substantial public expenditure.

Calls for Improved Hospital Facilities

The former MPA demanded immediate measures to address medicine shortages and improve healthcare services for patients.

He also stressed the need to establish proper shelters for patients and attendants at DHQ Hospital Jhang, ensuring better facilities for visitors.

Additionally, he called for the restoration of the public toilet block at Majeed Amjad Park to full functionality.

Demands Transparency in Public Funds

Masroor Nawaz called for a transparent review of healthcare procurement procedures and the utilisation of public funds.

He urged the authorities to investigate reported discrepancies in fund allocation and distribution, emphasising that public resources must be used efficiently to improve healthcare delivery.

Fair Anti-Encroachment Operations

Addressing anti-encroachment activities, Masroor Nawaz stressed that enforcement operations should be conducted fairly and without discrimination.

He criticised the alleged disproportionate targeting of small vendors and roadside stallholders while illegal parking and obstructions outside hotels, restaurants, private hospitals, banks and commercial establishments remained unaddressed.

He urged the district administration to ensure equal enforcement of anti-encroachment laws and remove obstacles affecting public movement.

District Administration’s Position

Meanwhile, district administration and health department officials maintained that public healthcare facilities were providing the best possible services despite limited resources.

Officials stated that relevant departments had been instructed to ensure impartial anti-encroachment operations and improve public service delivery.

The former MPA’s demands highlight the need for better healthcare infrastructure, transparent public spending and fair implementation of public welfare policies across Jhang.