Pindi Institute of Cardiology to be operational soon

[Salman]

Pindi Institute of Cardiology to be operational soon

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) will be operational soon after the inauguration of its building by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

It was decided in the second meeting of the RIC Steering Committee, held at the Holy Family Hospital on Friday.

The meeting directed the contractor firm to accelerate the pace of work and complete installation of electronic equipment, like the air conditioning system and heavy-duty generators.

The meeting was chaired by Steering Committee Chairman Muhammad Hanif Abbasi along with Rawalpindi Commissioner Imdadullah Bosal and Punjab Health Secretary Arif Nadeem.

The meeting was attended by the Rawalpindi Medical College Principal and Allied Hospitals Chief Executive Dr Mussadaq Khan, RIC Medical Superintendent Dr Shoaib Khan and representatives of WASA, PHA and other departments concerned.

Dr Shoaib Khan briefed the meeting that the PHA had completed the design of the greenbelt and plantation of ornamental and evergreen trees and plants in the premises of the RIC. The groundwork would be started by the contractor soon, the meeting was informed.

He said that demand-notices for gas, electricity and telephone connections would be deposited as early as possible. The pace of work would be accelerated to complete the building within the stipulated time, fixed by the Steering Committee.