Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti on Monday chaired a review meeting on the progress and functioning of trauma centers in the province and directed the immediate operationalization of the newly constructed trauma center in Quetta.
The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar, Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan, Secretary Health Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Panizai, Secretary Finance Lal Jan Jafar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Imran Zarkoon, Secretary Communications and Works Babar Khan, Managing Director Trauma Center Arbab Kamran Kasi, and other relevant officials.
During the meeting, the Health Secretary briefed the Chief Minister on the facilities and operational readiness of the newly constructed trauma center at Quetta (Spanish area). It was informed that the capacity of the trauma center has been significantly increased, along with enhanced facilities for immediate treatment and patient care. The meeting was also told that the clinical network at the trauma center has been expanded.
Officials further briefed the meeting on the additional manpower requirements for the trauma center and the associated budgetary needs.
Chief Minister Bugti directed that merit must be strictly ensured in the recruitment of new staff at all costs. He emphasized that public service remains among the top priorities of the provincial government.
The Chief Minister said that the activation of the new trauma center would enable the provision of faster and better medical facilities to the public. He also instructed that the completion of the trauma center at Sheikh Zayed Hospital should be expedited.