Minister for Railways, Shahid Ashraf Tarar, paid a visit to the Railway General Hospital in Rawalpindi, underscoring the importance of improving healthcare facilities within the railway system.

During the visit, significant discussions and achievements were brought to the forefront. Dr. Omer Awwab Khan, CEO of Teaching Hospitals, highlighted the noteworthy details of the successful public-private partnership between Riphah and Pakistan Railways. This partnership has been instrumental in advancing healthcare services in the region.

Dr. Arbaz Waleed, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of PRH (Pakistan Railway Hospital), provided insights into the hospital’s transformative journey. He emphasized the pivotal role played by IIMCT (International Islamic Medical College Trust) in elevating the hospital’s services. This transformation involved strategic infrastructure enhancements and the addition of critical facilities, including Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Dialysis, ICU, HDU, and more.

Dr. Waleed also shared the hospital’s ambitious roadmap for infrastructure development with the Minister. This roadmap outlines strategic plans and upcoming projects aimed at further enhancing healthcare services in the region.

Minister for Railways expressed his deep appreciation for the enduring and productive partnership between Riphah and Pakistan Railways. He commended the relentless efforts of the administration of Riphah Health Services and IIMCT, emphasizing the remarkable steps taken to improve the Railway General Hospital in Rawalpindi.

Furthermore, Minister Shahid Ashraf Tarar proposed extending the administrative control of IIMCT to include other hospitals within the Pakistan Railway network. This proposal is rooted in the proven success of the existing model and aims to further enhance healthcare accessibility and quality across the railway system.

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