Punjab Approves New Cardiac Catheterisation Labs at DHQ Hospitals

LAHORE: Punjab has approved the establishment of modern, internationally standardised cardiac catheterisation (cath) laboratories at district headquarters (DHQ) hospitals to strengthen cardiac care across the province.

The initiative includes hiring interventional cardiologists, medical officers, cath lab technologists, and trained nurses on special pay packages. In the first phase, recruitment will be completed in 16 districts where new labs are being set up, with additional staff to be appointed before the laboratories become operational.

The new facilities aim to provide advanced cardiac treatments, including angiography and angioplasty, closer to underserved populations. This will allow immediate intervention for heart attacks and other complex cardiac diseases, reducing the burden on tertiary hospitals and cutting travel time for patients.

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Authorities have directed all relevant departments to utilise necessary resources to enhance Punjab’s cardiac care infrastructure, marking a significant step toward decentralised and timely heart treatment across the province.