Health Minister Inaugurates CO-Ablation Cancer Treatment Machine
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Published September 01, 2026 | 05:00 PM
FAISALABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique inaugurated a state-of-the-art CO-Ablation Cancer treatment machine at Radiology Department of Allied Hospital-I Faisalabad on Tuesday.
During his visit to Allied Hospital-I, Khawaja Salman Rafique formally inaugurated the newly installed CO-Ablation Cancer machine and reviewed the facilities being made available to cancer patients through the latest technology.
Speaking on the occasion, he said:
"the Punjab government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was taking practical measures to provide cancer patients with the latest treatment facilities at their doorstep and introduction of CO-Ablation technology was an important development in cancer care."
He further stated that five modern CO-Ablation Cancer machines had been procured for Punjab, to be installed at major healthcare facilities in Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi, expanding access to advanced cancer treatment across the province. He also highlighted the installation of these machines at Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research, strengthening specialized cancer-care infrastructure.
Khawaja Salman Rafique emphasized that the availability of this advanced technology in Faisalabad would benefit local cancer patients by providing modern treatment without the need to travel to other cities. He expressed the Punjab government’s commitment to improving cancer treatment facilities through a comprehensive approach, including the introduction of modern technologies in the health sector.
He described CO-Ablation Cancer technology as an important advancement in patient care and said its implementation would prove convenient for patients needing specialized treatments. He emphasized that promoting modern technology in healthcare was a key priority of the Punjab government, with resources dedicated to equipping public hospitals with advanced facilities.
The minister concluded by stating that the installation of modern cancer treatment machines would strengthen specialized healthcare services in the province, ensuring quality treatment in public sector hospitals.
