FJMU 18th Syndicate Meeting: Minister Grants Approval For Budget, Research Posts

LAHORE– Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid chaired the 18th Syndicate meeting of the Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) here on Saturday to grant approval for the budget and research posts.

Special Secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department Silwat Saeed, Vice Chancellor Fatima Jinnah Medical University Professor Amir Zaman Khan, Vice Chancellor University of Health Sciences Professor Dr. Javed Akram, Dr. Sohail Shahzad, Medical Superintendent Ganga Ram Hospital and other officials attended the meeting. 

Registrar FJWU presented the agenda items of the Syndicate meeting to the Chair. The minister inquired about the progress on the construction of the quaternary Mother and Child Hospital Project at the Ganga Ram Hospital. The Minister granted approval for the 17th Syndicate meeting decisions as well as the nomination for the inclusion of new members.

The Minister okayed the policy of two research posts as well as granted approval for the Annual Procurement Plan of the Fatima Jinnah Medical University for the year 2020-21. Further, the Minister approved expenses for the medical journals for the library and for the refurbishing of the Shujat Ali Hall Waris Road Hostels.

The Minister also approved the contract for the repair and maintenance of the 14 Anesthesia machines. The Minister also directed an inquiry into the outsourcing of security at Ganga Ram Hospital.— HANDOUT