PC-I Sought For 100-bed Cancer Hospital Establishment:
SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Sep, 2026) Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has initiated another step to provide modern cancer care facilities in Sargodha. The provincial government is seeking a PC-I for the establishment of a 100-bed cancer hospital in the city.
According to a press release from the district administration, the proposed hospital will offer advanced diagnostic and treatment options, including PET-CT, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, cancer surgery, biopsy, and pathology services.
The Deputy Commissioner Sargodha, Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry, along with Principal Sargodha Medical College, Dr Muhammad Waris Farooqa, visited a potential site adjacent to Dr Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital (DHQ) and the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology. They inspected the land to identify an appropriate location for the new hospital.
The Assistant Commissioner, Ahmad Sher Gondal, and Executive Engineer Buildings, Baddar Sultan, were present during the site visit. The XEN Buildings provided details about the proposed site and construction plans to the Deputy Commissioner.
Chaudhry directed relevant officers to expedite the PC-I preparation and submit it to the Punjab government for further action. He emphasized that this initiative would facilitate local access to modern cancer care, reducing patients' need to travel to other cities for treatment.
Subsequently, the Deputy Commissioner visited Dr Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital (DHQ), inspected its emergency department, and reviewed overall medical facilities, medicine availability, doctor attendance, and paramedical staff performance.
The Medical Superintendent, Dr Sohail Khawaja, briefed the Deputy Commissioner on hospital operations and administrative arrangements across various departments.