MOU signed for provision of better health facilities to cops

By Uzma Zafar

ISLAMABAD: following the special directions of IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, efforts are ongoing to provide the best facilities and discounted medical services to Islamabad Police officers and their families.
In this regard, an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Islamabad Police and the private organization Saeed International Hospital.
On behalf of Islamabad Police the agreement was signed by AIG General Abdul Haq Imrani and Saeed International Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr. Muhammad Noman Saeed.
Under the agreement, the families of Islamabad Police Shuhada will receive a 50% to 100% discount on medical checkups, lab and radiology tests. Similarly, Islamabad Police Ghazis will receive a 40% to 50% discount on these services, while Islamabad Police officers and their families will receive a 30% to 40% discount.
Moreover, under the agreement, the families of Islamabad Police Shuhada, Ghazis, officers and their families will receive a 10% discount on the purchase of all medicines.
On this occasion, AIG General said that the best medical facilities are being provided to the serving officers of Islamabad Police, as well as the families of martyrs and officers who passed away during service.
Such measures are boosting the morale of police officers and helping to provide their families with the best medical facilities. Further steps are being taken for the welfare of police officers.
He added that police officers often suffer from various illnesses due to law and order duties and other tough responsibilities, and they faced difficulties in getting the best medical treatment.
Through such medical welfare initiatives, police officers and their families will have access to health-related facilities at their homes.