Sharjeel terms education, health ‘fundamental public rights’
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Sindh government has accorded health and education the status of fundamental public rights. The NICVD stands as a practical embodiment of the Sindh government’s “Health for All” vision.
In a statement, he noted that 4,740,941 patients have received treatment, with 4,184,950 patients from Sindh alone benefiting from NICVD services. The Sindh government has extended modern, free cardiac care facilities to various cities across the province, while cardiac treatment services are being provided to different regions through NICVD satellite units.
Memon remarked that cancer patients in Sindh are being provided with state-of-the-art treatment through CyberKnife technology. The establishment of such advanced medical facilities in the province is a testament to the government’s commitment to delivering world-class healthcare to the public. SIUT is a source of pride for Sindh, providing free treatment to underprivileged and deserving patients and offering modern medical facilities, including treatment for complex diseases, without discrimination.
He stated that SIUT, NICVD, and other institutions are practical examples of the Sindh government’s pro-people health vision, while modern medical facilities are being provided to children and newborns across the province through SICHN. The Sindh government’s objective is to ensure that no impoverished citizen is deprived of medical treatment due to a lack of funds.
Memon added that improvements in the education sector guarantee a bright future for Sindh. The Sindh government has recruited more than 93,000 teachers on merit in the education sector, marking a significant milestone in its educational reforms.
He stated that the government’s focus extends beyond merely enrolling children in schools and its objectives also include providing quality education and achieving better learning outcomes.
The school in Latifabad, Hyderabad, stands as a prime example of the government’s vision to improve public schools.
Memon noted that the “Peoples Schools” initiative is crucial for delivering quality education and a modern learning environment in Sindh, while Aror University serves as a key hub for promoting modern education, research, art, design, and cultural heritage.
The Sindh government’s investment in health and education is, in essence, an investment in the province’s future. The government is committed to ensuring that no child is deprived of education and no citizen is denied medical treatment, he said.
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