Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to introduce Japan’s advanced healthcare and treatment management system in the province.
During her visit to Japan, she toured the world-renowned National Center for Global Health, a leading hospital specializing in infectious disease treatment.
Under this initiative, modern Japanese high-tech equipment, medical devices, and treatment methods will be integrated into Punjab’s public healthcare system. It has also been decided to develop the Nawaz Sharif Medical District along the lines of Japan’s health model.
Maryam Nawaz announced plans to introduce a health insurance scheme in Punjab similar to that in Japan. Both sides also agreed to benefit from Japanese research in the treatment of diabetes, liver diseases, and infectious illnesses.
The Chief Minister and her delegation received detailed briefings on Japan’s medical practices for diabetes, liver conditions, and infectious diseases. Maryam Nawaz visited various hospital departments, reviewed the facilities and equipment, and held discussions with Japanese medical experts. She was also briefed at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine about advanced liver treatment methods and modern approaches to managing infectious diseases.