PHILANTHROPIST DONATES DIALYSIS MACHINE WORTH RS 1.8 MILLION TO LGH

By Farzana chaudhry Lahore Pakistan

LAHORE: Postgraduate Medical Institute, Principal Prof. Dr. Jodat Saleem, has said that serving suffering humanity is the greatest form of worship and an ongoing charity. Philanthropists who provide financial support and medical equipment for patients’ treatment are a valuable asset of society. Their cooperation helps deliver better treatment facilities to deserving patients and strengthens the system of government hospitals.
He expressed these views on the occasion of the donation of a dialysis machine worth Rs 1.8 million to Lahore General Hospital (LGH) by retired Prof. of Radiology, Prof. Dr. Saira Bilal. MS Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain, Prof. Nighat Haroon, Prof. Abad-ur-Rahman, Prof. Mian Muhammad Hanif and doctors were also present.
Prof. Dr. Jodat Saleem appreciated the spirit of service and said that the provision of modern medical equipment for patients suffering from kidney diseases is extremely important. Such initiatives not only help to provide quality medical facilities to patients but also promote the spirit of serving humanity. He added that the Punjab government is striving to provide better and quality medical facilities to the public in the health sector, while the practical cooperation of philanthropists plays an important role in making these efforts more effective. The availability of medical machinery at LGH will enhance treatment capacity and further facilitate kidney patients.
MS Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain paid tribute to Prof. Dr. Saira Bilal’s spirit of service, saying that the support of individuals engaged in welfare services in the health sector is not only commendable but also a major source of strength for government hospitals. This practical cooperation from philanthropists significantly helps improve medical facilities in the hospital and ensures quality treatment for patients. He clarified that the hospital administration continues to make every effort to provide the best possible medical care and such positive steps further strengthen the institution’s capacity.
HoD Nephrology Prof. Dr. Abad-ur-Rahman thanked Prof. Dr. Saira Bilal and said the dialysis machine would prove helpful in the treatment of kidney patients. He expressed the hope that Prof. Dr. Saira Bilal’s exemplary initiative would inspire other philanthropists to come forward for cooperation in the health sector and service to suffering humanity.