LAHORE: The Jahanara Memorial Trust (JMT) on Wednesday inaugurated its Healthcare Centre in Pak Town, Azam Garden, Multan Road, aimed at providing affordable and quality medical services to underserved communities. The facility has been established in collaboration with the Waseela Foundation.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Chairperson of the Trust, Mrs. Zareen Arif Ijaz. The event was attended by prominent figures including Arif, Dr. Izhar-ul-Haq, Dr. Tahir Rasool, Sarfraz Ahmed, Dr. Nasir Shah, Malik Adnan Khokhar, Dr. Javaid Iqbal, Dr. Naheed, Komal, and other social workers, medical professionals and community representatives.
Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Zareen Arif Ijaz said the initiative aims to provide timely, accessible and affordable primary healthcare services to low-income families. She noted that the establishment of the centre reflects the Trust’s commitment to strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery and improving community well-being.
The healthcare centre will offer a range of essential services, including general medical consultations, paediatric care, immunisation, women’s health services, antenatal and maternity care, blood pressure monitoring, ECG, ultrasound facilities, pharmacy services, and first aid and dressing. Qualified doctors and trained medical staff will ensure the provision of quality diagnostic and treatment services.
Speakers at the ceremony lauded the welfare initiatives of the Jahanara Memorial Trust and emphasised the importance of such institutions in bridging healthcare gaps at the community level. They expressed hope that the centre would play a significant role in improving access to basic medical services for residents of the area.
The ceremony concluded with a tour of the facility, during which guests reviewed the healthcare services and infrastructure established at the centre.
