26/11/2025
Today, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, visited Gilgit Cardiac Hospital. He was received by Health Secretary Mr. Asif Ullah Khan.During the visit, Medical Superintendent Dr. Farmanullah briefed the minister on the hospital’s current OPD services, including cardiac consultations, ECG and medication dispensing and outlined plans for future expansions such as upgrading the catheterisation laboratory, establishing a cardiac surgery unit, and introducing telemedicine.Director General Health Dr. Sadiq Shah, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr. Syed Sirtaj Hussian, and Project Director Engr. Shahid Masood were also present during the visit.
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Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology -RIC