SAHIWAL, October 14, 2026: Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the Sahiwal Institute of Cardiology to review medical facilities, examine treatment arrangements and assess the progress of cardiac healthcare services.
Punjab Health Secretary Azmat Mahmood, Sahiwal Division Commissioner Dr Asif Tufail and other senior officials accompanied the minister during the visit.
Sahiwal Institute of Cardiology Reports Major Treatment Milestones
Khawaja Salman Rafique inspected different departments of the institute, met patients undergoing treatment and inquired about the availability and quality of healthcare facilities.
During a detailed briefing, officials informed the minister that the Sahiwal Institute of Cardiology had successfully performed more than 276 complex cardiac surgeries, including 261 coronary bypass procedures, mitral valve replacements and other major operations.
According to the briefing, the institute has conducted 2,660 angiographies and 1,119 angioplasty procedures. Officials also reported that hundreds of heart attack patients had received life-saving treatment through primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
The institute has provided medical services to 68,976 patients in its outpatient department and 18,412 patients through emergency services.
Furthermore, 11,568 echocardiography examinations have been conducted, while 1,061 life-saving injections have been administered to patients requiring urgent cardiac treatment.
Patients receiving treatment at the institute expressed appreciation to the Punjab government for providing advanced cardiac healthcare facilities closer to their homes.
Punjab Government Plans Modern Cancer Hospital in Sahiwal
During his visit, Khawaja Salman Rafique also inspected proposed locations for establishing a modern cancer treatment facility in Sahiwal.
The minister reviewed potential sites at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital and Haji Abdul Qayyum Hospital to assess their suitability for the proposed project.
He stated that the Punjab government had decided to establish a modern cancer hospital in Sahiwal in accordance with the healthcare vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
According to the minister, the proposed hospital would provide specialized cancer treatment facilities to residents of Sahiwal and adjoining districts, improving access to medical care within the region.
Punjab Health Secretary Azmat Mahmood said the project would help patients avoid travelling to major cities for cancer treatment, reducing transportation difficulties and additional expenses.
The proposed facility is intended to expand specialized healthcare access for residents of Sahiwal Division and surrounding areas.
