By Farzana Chaudhry
Lahore, Pakistan

LAHORE: In a significant initiative aimed at improving the welfare and educational environment of nursing students, a modern reverse osmosis (RO) plant for clean drinking water and a new classroom have been inaugurated at the Nursing Hostel of Lahore General Hospital (LGH).

In addition, 100 modern chairs were handed over to the hostel administration. The facilities were established with the support of philanthropists.

The facilities were inaugurated by Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC) Principal Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal. MS LGH Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain, Idris Rana, Dr. Abdul Aziz, Dr. Sandus Tahir, Samar Naz, Saima Fateh, nursing instructors and a large number of nursing staff attended the ceremony.

Following the inauguration, Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal conducted a detailed inspection of the newly established classroom and RO plant.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal said the RO plant would provide nursing students with clean and safe drinking water and contribute to improving their overall health and well-being.

He said efforts to improve the quality of nursing education and professional training would produce long-term positive results and help provide the healthcare sector with highly skilled and competent professionals.

Addressing the nursing students, the AMC Principal said there would be no compromise on the quality of nursing education and training. He emphasized that there was no shortcut to success in the noble profession of serving humanity.

He urged students to focus on comprehensive education and professional training instead of looking for shortcuts, enabling them to provide the best possible care to patients in their practical careers.

Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal said a well-trained nurse serves as an important bridge between patients and doctors and plays a crucial role in the successful delivery of healthcare and treatment.

Appreciating the philanthropic support behind the facilities, he said the initiatives reflected LGH’s commitment to bringing nursing education, training and residential facilities closer to international standards.

He reiterated that the nursing profession is the backbone of every healthcare system, adding that all possible resources would be made available to nursing students so they could become highly skilled professionals and earn the honour of serving the nation.