LAHORE: The chief minister of Punjab, Usman Buzdar has approved the establishment of five more mother and child care hospitals in Punjab.

Usman Buzdar made the announcement during a meeting with health officials, in Lahore. The meeting was also attended by Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid.

According to the Chief Minister, the hospitals will be set up in Attock, Layyah, Rajanpur, Bahawalnagar and Sialkot.

“More hospitals would be constructed in other cities of Punjab” said Usman.

Earlier, in January, the Punjab government formed eight-member committee to review arrangements related to health facilities in Lahore-based hospitals.