World Health Day: Punjab Police Completes Health Screening of 225,000 Personnel

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: On the occasion of World Health Day, Punjab Inspector General (IG) Abdul Kareem announced that health screening of over 225,000 Punjab Police officers and personnel has been successfully completed, marking a major milestone in improving workforce welfare.
The IG said the initiative aligns with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for a “Healthy Punjab,” emphasizing that ensuring quality healthcare for police personnel and their families remains a top priority.
He highlighted that Punjab Police is the only provincial institution in the country to have conducted such a large-scale health screening program. Agreements have also been signed with leading hospitals nationwide to provide free and subsidized medical treatment to police employees and their families.
According to official figures, over PKR 51.7 million has been spent this year on treating personnel and their families suffering from serious illnesses, while PKR 26.7 million has been allocated for children with mental and physical disabilities.
Under the “Hamaray Phool” project, 44 cochlear implant surgeries for hearing-impaired children have been completed at a cost exceeding PKR 78.3 million. Additionally, children suffering from thalassemia are receiving PKR 30,000 per month, while those with cerebral palsy are being provided PKR 20,000 monthly support.
The IG further stated that personnel injured in the line of duty are being provided substantial treatment funds, while patients with kidney and liver diseases are receiving care at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute. Cancer patients among police personnel and their families are also being treated at modern healthcare facilities.
Efforts are also underway for hepatitis B vaccinations, hepatitis C treatment, and psychological profiling, along with mental health rehabilitation programs for officers.
Families of police martyrs are being offered free treatment in both public and private hospitals, while police facilitation counters established in hospitals are providing services such as medico-legal certificates to citizens.