RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has directed all district headquarters hospitals, rural health centres (RHCs) and basic health units (BHUs) to remain fully functional with adequate medical staff, medicines and emergency response facilities until the end of Muharram.In a meeting, Punjab Minister for Communication and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth instructed the district administrations of Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Chakwal to closely monitor the situation and respond immediately to public complaints and emergencies.
He stressed that all control rooms must remain operational round the clock, with designated focal persons from relevant departments available to ensure effective coordination and timely response.
The minister also directed that Safe City surveillance systems and cameras remain fully functional to ensure continuous monitoring of procession routes and sensitive locations, strengthening securityarrangements.
In view of rainfall and increased visitor rush in Murree, he directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert to ensure public safety and uninterrupted traffic flow.
He instructed the Highways Department to stay fully vigilant and ensure that all landslide clearance machinery in Murree and adjoining areas remains functional and ready for immediate response.
He emphasised the need for swift action teams to address any landslides or road blockages in order to maintain smooth connectivity. He further directed that no rainwater accumulation should be allowed on roads and that drainage systems must remainfully operational to ensure commuter safety and protection of road infrastructure.
Special instructions were also issued to the Building Wing to deploy staff for inspection of the rooftops of all public buildings, particularly hospitals, to ensure structural safety in view of expected rainfall.
The minister directed all field formations to remain alert and maintain close coordination among departments for effective handling of any emergency situation.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to public safety, he said all available resources would be utilised to protect citizens and ensure uninterrupted service delivery during the expected rainfallperiod.