Three blood banks sealed

On the direction of Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Khwaja Salman Rafique, Punjab Blood Transfusion Authority (PBTA) Secretary Dr Muhammad Athar made an extensive visit to various areas of Punjab. According to a handout issued here on Tuesday, the areas visited include Sahiwal, Muzaffargarh, Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Lodhran, Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat and Khanewal. The purpose of the visit was to access blood banking facilities in these areas. Both public and private blood banks were visited. Directions were issued for improvement at the spot. He expressed dissatisfaction at blood banking facilities at Sahiwal, Gujrat and DG Khan. Improvements were suggested at Khanewal and Muzaffargarh. Three blood banks in Multan opposite Nishter Hospital were sealed.