Kamal Reviews PIMS Development Projects
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Sep, 2026)
Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, on Thursday visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and reviewed ongoing development projects.
The minister was briefed in detail on various projects, including:
- HVAC system improvements at the hospital.
- New cancer hospital: A 205-bed state-of-the-art facility being constructed at a cost of around Rs10 billion and expected to become operational in Q1 2027.
- Trauma centre: A new centre built at a cost of Rs 7.5 billion, consolidating three previously scattered emergency facilities into one location.
- Mother and Child Hospital (MCH): Renovation work scheduled for completion by November 15.
- Laboratory services: A partnership with a private company to provide diagnostic tests at the hospital without additional costs.
Key highlights:
- Free hepatitis testing is available, with tests costing around Rs 7,000 provided free of charge to eligible patients. Around 70,000 tests have already been conducted.
- Pakistan has approximately 11 million hepatitis patients; early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent progression to liver cancer.
- Kamal emphasized the importance of not only modern infrastructure but also compassionate patient care in a quality healthcare system.
Related Topics:
- Pakistan
- Syed Mustafa Kamal
- Interior Minister
- Capital Development Authority (CDA)