By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan

LAHORE: All 10 lifts at Lahore General Hospital (LGH) have been fully restored on the directives of the Government of Punjab, resolving a long-standing problem faced by patients, their attendants and hospital staff.

The revamping and restoration work was completed at a cost of Rs270 million. The lifts had been installed many years ago, and their restoration is expected to improve accessibility and movement within the hospital.

According to Medical Superintendent LGH Prof. Dr Faryad Hussain, six lifts in the outpatient department building, two in the emergency block and one dedicated to the intensive care unit (ICU) and operation theatres in Phase III have been made fully operational. A patient lift in Phase I was already functional.

With the restoration of the remaining lifts, all 10 lifts across the hospital are now operational, ensuring easier movement between floors for patients, visitors and medical staff.

Prof. Dr Faryad Hussain said the restoration would particularly benefit elderly patients, women, children and critically ill individuals who previously faced difficulties moving between floors.

He added that patients’ attendants would also find it easier to reach different departments across the hospital. Given the large number of patients and their families visiting LGH daily, the restoration represents a significant improvement in public convenience.

The medical superintendent further stated that, in line with the chief minister’s directives, the hospital’s priority was not limited to providing medical treatment but also included creating an environment free from unnecessary hardships for patients and their attendants.

He said improvements in basic facilities, cleanliness, the availability of medicines and measures to ensure the comfort of patients and their families were integral to this approach.