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  Government of the Punjab, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department issued a notification regarding reopening of Medical Universities /  Colleges, Dental Colleges, Nursing Schools / Colleges, Paramedical / Allied Health Sciences Schools / Colleges. In pursuance of decision of the Task Force on COVID-19, following instructions issued for immediate compliance by all the concerned:-  i.      All the public and private Medical Universities/ Medical Colleges, Dental Colleges, Nursing Schools/Colleges, Paramedical Allied Health Sciences Schools/Colleges shall be opened from 27th May, 2021. However, only the students of 3rd year, 4th year of BDS and 3rd year, 4th year and Final year MBBS are required to attend the classes on campus strictly as per the SOPs. The concerned Vice Chancellor/ Principal ensure arrangements for vaccination of all the students. The concerned College / Hospital administration are responsible to ensure strict implemen...

 Government of the Punjab, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department issued lockdown order on 20.05.2021 in the wake of  constantly rising of COVID-19 cases in the Province of Punjab. The details of order is as under:- 1. Activities: Complete ban is imposed on all commercial activities after 8:00 PM and all markets and establishments shall remain closed thereafter. Exemption is granted only to following essential services:  "Pharmacies / Medical stores, Medical Facilities and Vaccination Centers, Petrol Pumps, Tandoors, Milk / Dairy Shops, Food Takeaways and E-commerce / Courier / Postal Services & Utility Services (Electricity, Natural Gas, Internet, Cellular Networks / Telecom, Call Centers, Media), Auto workshops, Oil Depots and all kinds of Mandis including Grain, Fruit, Cattle and Vegetable Mandis." 2. Closed Days: Saturday & Sunday shall be observed as Closed Days whereby all activities shall be banned and markets / establishments shall remain closed....

 Hafizabad is the first District to propose and start Covid-19 vaccination at Rural Health Centres (RHCs) besides already established vaccination centres.           Seven  more COVID-19 vaccination centres have been established at RHCs in Hafizabad besides the already established 02 Centres i.e. at Tehsil Council Hall, District Complex Hafizabad and at Sports Gymnasium, Tehsil Complex Pindi Bhattian.             Now total 0 9 Centres are opererational in District Hafizabad which are as under:- 1. RHC Kolo Tarar 2. RHC Vanike Tarar 3. RHC kaleki Mandi 4. RHC Kassoki 5. Tehsil Council Hall, District Complex Hafizabad  6. RHC Rasul Pur Tarar 7. RHC Jalal Pur Bhattian 8. RHC Sukheki 9. Sports Gymnasium, Tehsil Complex Pindi Bhattian           Citizens of the age of 40 plus must get themselves registered by sending their CNIC number, through sms at “ 1166 ” or visit  h...

  Government of the Punjab, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department extended in house job for further two months who completed one year house job. The Competent Authority has approved; i.      All the House Officers (without any exception) who have completed or are about to complete their one year house lob shall continue their house jobs for a further period of two months on existing terms & conditions.   There shall be no change in existing terms & conditions.   ii.      All these House Officers will be granted a special exclusive 14 months House Job Certificate with special acknowledgment of their services at a time of national crisis.   iii.      If any of these House Officers need to apply for a job during this two months of extension, they shall be given an interim 12 months experience certificate which will be valid for experience purposes for all jobs including Government jobs as well as f...

  Government of the Punjab, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department issued an order regarding ban on hoarding of and profiteering on oxygen supplies and related devices. The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in the Province of Punjab, positivity rate in some cities is constantly rising and third wave is looming, which poses a serious and imminent threat to public health. Hence, it is mandatory to take all possible safety measures for prevention and control of this disease in the Province of Punjab.  AND WHEREAS, malpractices/ hoarding have been observed by various suppliers/ venders of oxygen gas and related medical devices intended for intensive medical care due to which acute shortage of necessary medical equipment to cater needs of patient is being faced.  AND WHEREAS, in my opinion there are sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 4(c), 5(1)(e). 5(1)(f) of "The Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act 2020" as an immediate preventive and e...

  Government of the Punjab, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department suspended OPDs services in teaching / specialized hospitals in selected districts. Due to no respite has been noted in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Competent Authority has directed that OPD services of four specialties i.e. ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Dentistry shall remain suspended in public sector teaching specialized hospitals situated in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, Bahawalpur, DG Khan and RY Khan with immediate effect for two weeks i.e. till 10th May, 2021.  The situation shall be reviewed on 11th May, 2021.

  Government of the Punjab, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department forwarded note for Minister Law & Parliamentary Affairs for upgradation of various posts. The employees of National Program of Family Planning & Family Healthcare have staged a sit in since 12.03.2021 in front of Punjab Civil Secretariat Lahore to get their demands fulfilled especially upgradation of various posts as under; Lady Health Supervisor BS-10 to BS-14 Lady Health Worker BS-05 to BS-07 Account Supervisor BS-07 to BS-14 Field Program Officer BS-17 to BS-18 Driver BS-04 to BS-06      

  Government of the Punjab, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department imposed smart lockdown in some areas of Lahore, Gujranwala, Layyah, Mianwali, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Multan.

  Government of the Punjab, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department issued an order regarding complete ban on indoor dining in restaurants, cafes, hotels etc. due to COVID-19.  In exercise of powers under Sections 4(c), 5(1)(e), 5(1)(f) of "The Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act 2020", I, Captain (R) Muhammad Usman, Secretary, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department, Government of the Punjab, with the approval of Chief Minister, Punjab, am pleased to order the following: -  "There shall be a complete ban on indoor dining in restaurants, cafes, hotels, etc. Only outdoor dining, with adequate spacing between tables and takeaway shall be allowed."   This order shall come into force immediately throughout the province unless otherwise amended.  This order shall be given wide publicity in official Gazette, Daily Newspapers and broadcasting through Radio Pakistan, Pakistan Television and other TV Channels as news item for information of th...

 Director General Health Services, Punjab issued SOPs in the wake of ongoing wave of Covid-19 shall be adopted in all the concerns in the premises of health offices and health facilities.  The Competent Authority / Secretary, P&SHC Department has directed to observe 50% reduction in the staff presence in the context of the on-going second wave of COVID-19 vide notification No. SO(G)/P&SHD/4-1/2020 dated: Lahore the 23rd Nov, 2020. Following SOPs shall be adopted by all the concerns in the premises of offices and health facilities:  Security personnel deputed at various entry points i.e., main gate , parking, main building, health facilities/offices premises, must wear face mask during working hours, not to shake hands and maintain 6 ft distance.  Hand Sanitizers be provided at all the entry points i.e., main gate, parking, main building, health facilities/ offices premises etc.  Officers/Officials whose immediate family member has suspected/confirmed COV...

Government of the Punjab, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department issued an order regarding work from home for 50% of the staff.  NO.SO(G)/P&SHD/4-1/2020. In exercise of powers under Sections 4(c), 5(1)(e). 5(1)(f) of "The Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act 2020". I, Captain (R) Muhammad Usman, Secretary, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department, Government of the Punjab, with the approval of Chief Minister, Punjab, am pleased to order the following: -  "All public/private offices shall follow the policy of "work from home for 50% of the staff".  This order shall come into force immediately throughout the province and shall remain in force till 31 January 2021 unless otherwise amended.  This order shall be given wide publicity in official Gazette, Daily Newspapers and broadcasting through Radio Pakistan, Pakistan Television and other TV Channels as news item for information of the general public.

Government of the Punjab, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department invited applications from qualified individuals on contract basis for Junior Technician / Vaccinator in Expended Program on Immunization (EPI).

Policy & Strategic Planning Unit, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department issued a letter regarding job description of P&S Healthcare MEAs. Under the Chief Minister's Punjab Roadmap, Primary & Secondary Monitoring & Evaluation Assistants have been recruited and working as third party monitors. It has been noticed that primary and secondary healthcare MEAs are asked to perform duty in Polio & Dengue campaigns. This office knows the importance of such campaigns but as per the letter No. PSPU/129/14/2026 dated 13th March, 2015 health MEAs may not be used for duties other than Monitoring & Evaluation of health facilities. The MEAs have to make repeated visits of the health facilities assigned to them. The data collected through the MEAs is presented to the Health Minister and Secretary P&SH Department in the monthly stocktake meeting of Chief Executive Officers of all 36 districts of Punjab. Therefore, it is requested that MEAs should only be employed ...

Government of the Punjab, Housing Urban Development & Public Health Engineering Department issued an order regarding regularization of services of contract employees of PHE department. The Chief Minister, Punjab, in pursuance of order of Hon'ble Lahore High Court, Lahore dated 08.03.2019, passed in Writ Petition No 33067/2017 titled "Mrs. Rizwana Yasmeen & Others vs. Province of Punjab etc. and order of Hon'ble Lahore High Court, Mutan Bench Multan dated 26.06.2019. passed in Writ Petition No.1400/2018 titled "Asad Abbas Raza & Other vs. Govt of the Punjab etc while exercising powers conferred upon him under Rule 23 of Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment & Conditions of Service), Rules 1974 has been pleased to regularize the services of following employees (petitioners) of Public Health Engineer Department, who were appointed through Provincial/District Recruitment Committee, on contract basis, under the provisions of Contract Appointment Policy, 2004 w...

Government of the Punjab, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department issued a letter regarding Medical Treatment Facilities for Retired Government Employees. I am directed to refer the subject noted above and to state that the office of Hon'ble Minister for Health, Punjab, has received complaints regarding difficulties faced by the retired Government servants in getting their medical treatment at public sector hospitals in Punjab. The Competent Authority has shown a serious concern and has directed to facilitate all the retired Government servants either gazetted or non-gazetted, at the public sector hospitals for getting medical treatment of their ailments. I am further directed to request that all the retired government servants who had served the country with zeal and zest, may be provided medical treatment facilities on top priority basis. Furthermore, these retired Government servants may be provided free of cost medicines available from the hospital pharmacies as per their e...

Government of the Punjab, Services, General Administration and Coordination Department issued an Order Regarding Imposition of Ban on Deputation and Extra Ordinary Leave (without pay). In continuation of Health Department's order No.SO(ME)9-5(PG)/2018, dated 26.04.2019, the Competent Authority has been pleased to impose complete ban on deputation and Extra Ordinary Leave (without pay) for in-service Postgraduate Trainees (newly admitted as well as ongoing training) having less than three (03) years of service as mentioned in their offer letters, with immediate effect and until further orders.

Government of the Punjab, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department issued a Notification regarding Free of Cost Diagnostic Tests for Dengue Patients in DHQ and THQ. The competent authority is pleased to announce diagnostic tests for dengue patients shall be performed free of cost in District Headquarter and Tehsil Headquarter Hospitals with Immediate effect. The decision of free of cost diagnostics shall be displayed at prominent places in the hospital / health facility and shall be widely publicized.

Government of the Punjab, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department issued a letter addressed to all CEOs(DHAs) and MSs of DHQs / THQs Hospitals regarding Establishment of New Panah Gah's in view of Minutes of a Meeting Held Under the Chairmanship of Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan. Reference to letter No DS(SI)/CMO/19/OT-4/014298 dated  27.03.2019, received from the Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Punjab and Legis: 13-22/2019/3505 dated 29.05.2019 received from the Deputy Director (Legis-I). Government of the Punjab, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department on the subject cited above. I am directed to convey that Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan has directed that new Panah Gah's to be established in hospitals or near to hospitals at district level, across Punjab. I am therefore directed to request you to ensure strict compliance of the above mentioned direction in letter and spirit.

Director General Health Services, Punjab, Lahore clarify the CEO (DHA), Lahore regarding issuance of NOC for Issuance of Renewal Passport / New Passport to the contract employee. Reference your letter No.15923/E dated 18.05.2019 regarding request for No Objection Certificate for grant of international passport to Mr. Fareed Ahmad Khan, Inspector Environment (BS-16) working on contract basis in the office of Deputy District Health Officer, Allama Iqbal Zone, Lahore. It is to inform that contract employee is not a Civil Servant vide contract policy 2004 amended up today. So Government Passport cannot be issued to contract employee.

Government of Pakistan, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination issued a notification regarding increase in Mess & Dress allowances and stipend student nurses. The Prime Minister has been pleased to approve increase in the allowance of regular nurses in BS-16 and above and stipend of diploma student nurses in Islamabad as under:- Regular Nurses BPS (16 & Above) Mess Allowance from Rs.500/- to Rs.8000/- Dress Allowance from Rs.600/- to Rs.3000/- Stipend for Diploma Student Nurses The new approved rates will become effective from 1st July, 2019.