- PM Shehbaz lauds Chinese company for preparing world-class concept design for the hospital without any compensation
- Expresses satisfaction over inclusion of solar energy, better utilization of natural light, water recycling and steps to ensure greenery in design
- Directs Jinnah Medical Complex system be digitally integrated with other hospitals in Islamabad
- Instructs all steps related to the construction of JMC be completed within the stipulated timeframe
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Jinnah Medical Complex would be developed as a tertiary care hospital meeting international standards, emphasizing that the complex should be digitized and artificial intelligence should be incorporated, state media reported.
The prime minister observed that a Chinese company prepared a world-class concept design for a hospital in Pakistan without any compensation, which was a clear testament to the strong Pak-China friendship and growing people-to-people ties, Radio Pakistan reported.
Prime Minister @CMShehbaz says Jinnah Medical Complex #Islamabad will be developed as a tertiary care hospital of international standards @PakPMO #News #RadioPakistanhttps://t.co/TsDpmUcIJA pic.twitter.com/PbBp5olzOI
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During a review meeting on Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Center, the premier directed that all the measures related to the construction of the complex should be completed within the stipulated period of time.
The meeting was presented with the concept design of the complex prepared by the Chinese company Hongkong-AOHUA.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Jinnah Medical Complex would be developed as a tertiary care hospital meeting international standards.
During a review meeting on Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Center, he directed that all the measures related to… pic.twitter.com/EWlsh3P69A
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Hongkong-AOHUA, which has over 30 years of experience in designing more than 1,000 hospitals, prepared the concept design of the hospital free of cost, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
The participants were given a detailed overview of the hospital’s design. The meeting was attended by Ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Ahad Khan Cheema, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for Health Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Musharraf Zaidi, Chairman of Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute Prof Dr Saeed Akhtar, CEO of the Chinese company Dr Liu Zhanpei along with the delegation; and other senior officials.
“We are deeply grateful to the leadership of the Chinese company and every individual involved in the design process,” he said, adding this gift from the Chinese company would always be remembered by the government, the people of Pakistan, and those who would get treatment in this hospital.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting on Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Centre.#ShehbazSharif #JinnahMedicalComplex #PublicHealth #PakistanDevelopment #PMReviewMeeting #BetterHealthcare pic.twitter.com/4z3AwiJjJJ
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The prime minister desired that a technical review of the design prepared by the Chinese company be conducted.
He further directed that the complex should be digitized and artificial intelligence should be incorporated.
Premier Shehbaz emphasized it is encouraging that the concept design includes a comprehensive emergency response plan to deal with any future pandemics.
The Prime Minister directed that environmental protection, water conservation, and efficient use of resources be prioritized in the project.
He expressed satisfaction over the inclusion of solar energy, better utilization of natural light, water recycling and steps to ensure greenery in the design.
Shehbaz Sharif also directed that the Jinnah Medical Complex system be digitally integrated with other hospitals in Islamabad.
He instructed the officials to ensure that all steps related to the construction of the Jinnah Medical Complex are completed within the stipulated timeframe.
