Free Dialysis Program Widens Access in Four Punjab Districts
The Punjab government has rolled out free dialysis services across multiple hospitals in Sargodha Division under the Chief Minister’s Dialysis Program, targeting kidney patients directly.
This critical initiative is designed to provide life-saving treatment for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease, ensuring access without the financial stress of medical costs.
In Sargodha district, free dialysis is being provided at the District Headquarters Hospital and Tehsil Headquarters Hospital located in Bhera, serving patients with kidney ailments.
In Mianwali, facilities are operating at the District Headquarters Hospital, Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Isa Khel, along with Obaid Noor Hospital offering vital medical assistance.
For Khushab district, the government has established dialysis services at Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals in Quaidabad, Noshehra, and Nurpur Thal, extending essential coverage across rural populations.
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In Bhakkar, free dialysis services are now accessible at Azhar Mehboob Memorial Hospital and Brigadier Shafiq Trust Hospital, supporting underprivileged kidney patients effectively.
The Punjab Health Initiative Management Company (PHIMC) is supervising the program to ensure smooth functioning, efficiency, and uninterrupted delivery of services across all facilities.
Citizens seeking further information or assistance regarding the program may call the PHIMC helpline 0800-09009, which remains operational 24 hours a day.
District | Hospitals Providing Free Dialysis |
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Sargodha | District Headquarters Hospital, Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (Bhera) |
Mianwali | District Headquarters Hospital, Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (Isa Khel), Obaid Noor Hospital |
Khushab | Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals (Quaidabad, Noshehra, Nurpur Thal) |
Bhakkar | Azhar Mehboob Memorial Hospital, Brigadier Shafiq Trust Hospital |