Report: ANI
ATTOCK: Additional Deputy Commissioner (Municipal Services) Attock, Aneel Saeed, chaired a meeting of the District Prison Health Council to review healthcare facilities and health-related issues faced by inmates at District Jail Attock.
Chief Executive Officer (Health) Dr. Asad Ismail, Medical Superintendent of Government Asfandyar Bukhari District Hospital Dr. Jawad Elahi, jail officials and other relevant officers attended the meeting.
The meeting reviewed the availability of medicines, routine medical examinations, treatment facilities and emergency healthcare arrangements for inmates. Officials briefed the participants on the existing healthcare situation and challenges in providing medical services.
The participants stressed the need to ensure timely and adequate medical facilities for all inmates without discrimination, along with regular medical check-ups, early diagnosis, availability of essential medicines and prompt treatment during emergencies.
Aneel Saeed said the health and well-being of inmates were among the government’s priorities and directed officials to further improve healthcare services at the jail in coordination with the Health Department and prison administration.
He also directed officials to ensure timely medical examinations and treatment of sick inmates, continuous availability of medicines and immediate shifting of patients to the district hospital whenever necessary.
The meeting also reviewed proposals concerning cleanliness, clean drinking water, hygiene and other basic facilities at the district jail.
