Appropriate health services stressed

Lahore Corps Commander Lt-Gen Sadiq Ali was the chief guest at the 5th convocation of CMH Lahore Medical College. 

Speaking on the occasion, he said the Pakistan Army besides performing its role as defender of national frontiers had always been on the forefront in terms of its contribution to national development. He said that the effective role of the Army Medical Corps during natural calamities and military operations had been laudable.

He also emphasised that physical, mental and social health form the basis of a strong nation and provision of appropriate health services to the common man must be a national priority. He stressed greater faith in young generation as the future belonged to them. "We have to collectively put in efforts to give our next generation a conducive environment to help them apply their knowledge and creativity to achieve optimum effects for national growth," he said and commended the role of CMH Lahore Medical College in providing quality health education. Later, he awarded degrees and medals to the graduating students.