The Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore, set up during the earlier PTI government, has officially been renamed as the Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, following cabinet approval.
Not an expansion of Jinnah Hospital
Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique confirmed the new name during an interview with Samaa TV, maintaining that the renaming reflects the hospital’s new identity as a separate, independent entity, no longer functioning as an expansion project of Jinnah Hospital.
“The hospital is now an autonomous facility and will be governed by its own board,” said Rafique. “It will not be under the administrative control of Jinnah Hospital any more or affiliated with it in any way.”
Modern healthcare
The minister said that the Maryam Nawaz Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases is being developed with a futuristic approach to meet international standards in cardiac treatment. Plans include:
- Installation of AI-powered and robotic medical machinery
- Infrastructure designed for health tourism
- Facilities aimed at attracting international patients seeking advanced cardiovascular care
“We expect that patients from abroad will come here for treatment. The hospital is being built with a vision for health tourism and cutting-edge technology,” Rafique added.
He also mentioned that the hospital’s name change has been reflected in the provincial budget book and official departmental communications.
