The Punjab government has approved two new hospital projects worth a combined Rs11.65 billion under its latest development package. The projects include a 50-bed hospital in Bhurban, Murree, and a new children’s hospital in Rawalpindi.
The approval is part of a wider development plan covering 11 projects with a total estimated cost of Rs126.668 billion. These projects were cleared during the 13th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), held on Friday.
50-Bed Hospital Approved for Bhurban
One of the approved projects is a 50-bed hospital in Bhurban, Murree. The project has been allocated Rs1.507 billion.
The proposed hospital is expected to strengthen healthcare facilities in the area. It will add another healthcare facility to Bhurban, which is part of the Murree region.
The approval places the project among the major health-sector developments included in Punjab’s latest development package. However, further details about its construction timeline, available medical departments and expected opening date have not been announced in the provided information.
Rawalpindi Children’s Hospital Gets Rs10.143 Billion Approval
The second project is a children’s hospital in Rawalpindi, with an approved cost of Rs10.143 billion.
It is the larger of the two hospital projects and accounts for most of the combined health-sector allocation. The project is expected to add a dedicated healthcare facility for children in the city.
The available announcement does not provide details about the hospital’s proposed bed capacity, location, specialised departments or construction schedule.
11 Development Projects Worth Rs126.668 Billion Approved
Both hospital projects were included in a broader package of 11 development schemes approved by the Provincial Development Working Party during its 13th meeting.
The total estimated cost of the approved projects stands at Rs126.668 billion. The health-sector schemes account for Rs11.65 billion of this amount.
The approval marks another development in Punjab’s efforts to expand public infrastructure through its development programme. The two hospital projects are particularly significant for Murree and Rawalpindi, as they involve new healthcare facilities for local communities.
Further details about implementation, construction schedules and the remaining approved projects have not been provided in the announcement.
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