PITB to help improve health system, says minister

LAHORE : Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir said on Saturday that the government was set to enhance province’s health system through advanced digital programmes in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB).

The minister made these remarks during his visit to the PITB offices at Arfa Kareem Tower, where he reviewed various initiatives aimed at digital transformation.

The minister recorded messages at the PITB studio highlighting the Chief Minister’s flagship programmes, 'She Wins' and the Global Certification Programme, emphasising their potential to empower women and youth across the province.

Speaking about the 'She Wins' initiative, Khawaja Imran said, 'Educated women can now acquire skills such as graphic designing, cooking, e-commerce, and digital marketing at minimal fees and earn millions while working from home.

This programme is a game-changer for women seeking financial independence.' He also lauded the Global Certification Programme, which enables young individuals to train in international courses online and obtain globally recognized certifications.

By leveraging these certifications, the youth can provide IT services to international organizations and contribute to the economy, he said. He emphasised the potential of these initiatives to generate significant foreign exchange, saying, 'Punjab’s IT programmes will enable our youth to earn millions of dollars from global markets, bringing prosperity to the province.'

Earlier, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf briefed the minister on revolutionary IT programmes aligned with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister.

The programmes, he said, aimed to bring digital innovation to various sectors, including healthcare, to improve service delivery and accessibility. Khawaja Imran Nazir reiterated the government’s commitment to using technology to drive development and ensure a brighter future for the people of Punjab.