Punjab’s government hospitals are providing quality healthcare. In the past year, 1.83 crore patients benefited from specialized hospitals, 3.95 crore received medical services, 2.39 crore treated in OPDs, and 1.56 crore in emergencies. Free medicines worth 192 crore were provided. The Children’s Heart Surgery Card Program registered 13,380 patients, completing 8,462 procedures. | Maryam Nawaz Sharif

As Zambia turns 61, the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) celebrates growth, resilience and collaboration. 🇿🇲 Our Deputy Registrar - Technical Services, Dr. Muhumpu Kafwamfwa, reflects on how far HPCZ has come, expanding the number of regulated practitioners, increasing licensed health facilities and strengthening regulatory oversight in a constantly evolving health sector. Dr. Kafwamfwa notes that emerging advancements such as Telemedicine and AI-assisted care are presenting new reg