Share:LAHORE - The Punjab government has established the University of Child Health Sciences under University of Child Health Sciences Lahore Act, 2021. Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department Secretary Aamir Jan said that Institute of Child Health had been upgraded to status of university and Lahore’s Children Hospital would be its constituent hospital. “College of Paediatrics, College of Paediatric Nursing, and College of Allied Health Sciences will functions under the university,” he said. The health secretary added: “This is a landmark project which will act as first degree awarding institute in child health in Pakistan.” He said that under the act, moveable and immoveable properties, rights and interests, possessed and owned by Children Hospital or Institute of Child Health, and all liabilities against the institution would be transferred to the university. “The Specialised Healthcare Department has issued a notification in this regard,” he added.

Source: The Nation July 28, 2021 02:05 UTC