Attock Prison Health Council Reviews Healthcare Facilities For Inmates
Attock Prison Health Council has reviewed healthcare facilities and welfare measures for inmates at District Jail Attock. The meeting, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Municipal Services Attock Anil Saeed, included CEO Health Dr. Asad Ismail, Medical Superintendent Government Asfandyar Bukhari District Hospital Dr. Javed Elahi, jail officials, and other relevant officers.
The review focused on:
- Medical facilities available to inmates
- Availability of essential medicines
- Routine health examinations
- Treatment arrangements
- Other healthcare services
Jail authorities and Health Department officials presented existing arrangements and highlighted areas needing improvement.
Key points discussed included:
- Providing timely and adequate medical care without discrimination.
- Enhancing routine medical examinations, early disease diagnosis, and treatment.
- Ensuring uninterrupted availability of medicines and prompt response to medical emergencies.
- Improving cleanliness, hygiene, clean drinking water, and other basic facilities.
Anil Saeed emphasized that the health and welfare of inmates is a government priority, committing to providing quality medical facilities meeting basic human needs. He directed officers to strengthen coordination between the Health Department and jail administration, ensure timely inmate healthcare, maintain medicine supplies, and promptly arrange medical assistance or patient transfer when necessary. He also ordered regular monitoring of council decisions.
(Source: UrduPoint)
