From Our Correspondent
BEIJING: “I want to make healthcare system of Punjab efficient and patient-friendly by employing modern technology,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif during her visit to Hygea Medi-cal Technology Co. to call on its President Dr. Liu Fuliang, who briefed her about the latest medical trends and technologies, Beijing Medical Insurance Budget Management, Medical Insurance Global Index Control System, Employees Medical Insurance and Resident Medical Insurance System.
She wit-nessed signing of an MoU with Hygea Medical Technology, and reviewed various methods used in China for the treatment of cancer.
She apprised them about Punjab’s project of Pakistan’s first public-sector Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospi-tal, and said,”We are committed to provide modern equipment and treatment facilities in Nawaz Sha-rif Cancer Hospital with the help of Chinese experts.” She vowed to transform health system of Punjab into a technology-driven system.
The officials of Hygea Medical Technology assured Madam Chief Minister of their maximum profes-sional support for the Nawaz Sha-rif Cancer Hospital.
She reiterated her commitment to strengthen partnership between Punjab and Chinese institutions, and said,”We will provide full cooperation in providing a conducive environment for the investment and operations in Punjab.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also visited Beijing Shijitan Hospital, and was given a detailed briefing by the Secretary Communist Party of China Mr. Zhuo Diaozhen on modern treatment meth-ods, research and patient care system.
She visited different departments of Shijitan Hospital, and waa briefed about China’s latest technolo-gy-based healthcare system. She expressed deep interest in the Chinese health system, and interact-ed with the doctors and staff of the hospital. She said,”Punjab will welcome cooperation and partner-ship with Shijitan Hospital.” She also reviewed a proposal to estab-lish a telemedicine link between Punjab hospitals and Shijitan Hospital.
Madam Chief Minister also visited Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport to call on its Deputy Di-rector General Shang Wangyu to discuss the establishment of an effective eco-friendly electric vehicle infrastructure for sustainable transportation system in major cities of Punjab.
She also visited the state-of-the-art central control room of the Beijing transport system, and appreci-ated its green and smart transport system with innovative use of technology. She showed keen inter-est in replicating the said model in Punjab, and said,”We will expand the metro train network in Lahore and other cities.”
She added,”Observing Beijing transport system will help in shaping Punjab’s transport policy in future.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”An integrated transport system is essential to reduce traf-fic.” She added,”The Orange Line Metro Train and Bus in Lahore is a living proof of Pak-China friend-ship.” She underscored,”Chinese cooperation for the metro train and bus systems in Lahore, Multan, Islamabad and Rawalpindi is unforgettable.”
