Lahore, March 28, 2026 Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rahman said on Saturday that the provincial government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is implementing comprehensive reforms to modernize the healthcare system through improved management, effective leadership and sustainable policy interventions.
He expressed these views while addressing the 4th International Medical Conference titled “Healthcare in Action: Governance, Leadership and Reforms” held at Rashid Latif Khan University. He said that investment in the health sector is essentially an investment in human capital, which is crucial for long-term economic growth and social stability.
The conference was attended by a large number of healthcare professionals, academics, policy makers and students from across the country, who discussed key challenges and reforms in medicine. education and health care governance.
Highlighting the government’s priorities, the Finance Minister said efforts are being made to develop public sector hospitals, enhance diagnostic services and ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines. He added that based on the Prime Minister’s special directives, special emphasis is being placed on improving children’s healthcare, including the restoration and strengthening of facilities for treating complex diseases to secure a healthier future for children.
He stressed that meaningful reforms in medical education are necessary to build an effective and responsive healthcare system.
Emphasizing modernization, he said the education system must be in line with contemporary requirements by promoting research, innovation and practical training so that graduates can compete according to international standards.
Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rahman further stated that the government is working to strengthen public-private partnerships to leverage the strengths of both sectors in enhancing healthcare delivery and medical education. He acknowledged the role of private medical institutions and reiterated the government’s commitment to collaborative efforts to develop a strong healthcare system.
He said that improving governance, ensuring transparency and enhancing digitalization remain key components of the reform agenda that aims to provide timely and effective healthcare services to the public.
Describing the conference as a valuable initiative, the Finance Minister said that such platforms encourage constructive dialogue among stakeholders and support evidence-based policy making. He expressed his hope that the conference’s recommendations would play an important role in strengthening medical education and health care governance in the country Pakistan.
He also congratulated the organizers for successfully hosting the conference and reiterated the Punjab government’s commitment to accelerate health sector reforms to ensure accessible, affordable and high-quality healthcare services to all citizens.