Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Launches Major Health and Digital Empowerment Program

Lahore — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a historic initiative to enhance healthcare, safety, and digital empowerment for special children across the province.

According to official details, the government will launch Punjab’s first comprehensive health screening program for students in special education centers. The program aims to cover over 35,600 special children, providing them with eye and dental checkups, medical treatments, and assessments for various diseases.

Out of these, 20,000 students will receive immediate treatment, while 9,000 will be referred to hospitals and health centers for further care. Additionally, 5,000 students in major cities will benefit from specialized treatment in advanced hospitals.

The Chief Minister was also informed that a door-to-door admission campaign had successfully added more than 5,000 new students to special education institutions across Punjab.

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Under the CM Punjab Freelancer Program, special education centers have started offering digital skill development courses in areas such as Graphic Design, YouTube Content Creation, Social Media Management, and E-Commerce. So far, 18 master trainers and 1,760 students have completed their training. The top 50 students will be awarded laptops for outstanding performance.

To ensure safety, the provincial government has approved the installation of 4,381 CCTV cameras in all special education centers. In the first phase, 989 cameras will be installed in 142 centers located in Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, and DG Khan divisions. The second phase will cover centers in Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, and Sahiwal by May 2026.

All surveillance cameras will be linked to a central monitoring room in Lahore for real-time supervision. The footage will not only strengthen student safety but also assist specialists in studying behavior patterns to improve therapeutic programs.

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Officials confirmed that 3,450 cameras will be fully operational by November 2025, ensuring a safer and more inclusive environment for special children across Punjab.