LAHORE:The health screening of the police force is underway across the province. DIG Establishment Dr Inam Waheed on Friday informed that the target of health screening of 50 percent of the force was given by IG Punjab till May 15 and so far health screening of more than 58 percent (1 lakh 20 officers and officials) have been completed. He said that as a result of the health screening, the facts about the officers and personnel suffering from various diseases have been revealed. Likewise, hepatitis B&C, blood sugar, high blood pressure and cancer were diagnosed among employees. He said that the treatment of the affected officers and personnel would be started as soon as the health screening process is completed. He further said that the process of health screening of the force is being conducted on an annual basis.
(The News)
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