Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has introduced a new ‘Insulin Card’ programme aimed at supporting children diagnosed with Type-I congenital diabetes.
In a heartfelt launch of the initiative, she personally joined Pakistan Post riders to deliver insulin cards directly to the homes of young patients.
Among those visited were Wasay Adnan from Sabzazar and Zainab Waheed, and Zain Shahzad from Jamil Town.
Along with the cards, the chief minister handed over insulin supplies, glucometer strips, and needle boxes to the children.
Wasay, just five years old and the youngest of three siblings, has lived with diabetes since birth. During the visit, Maryam Nawaz also issued instructions for Zain’s eye examination and necessary treatment.
Residents warmly welcomed her, with many gathering on streets and rooftops, and young girls excitedly taking selfies with her.
Speaking to the children’s families, she said, “I can understand the pain and anxiety of children suffering from diabetes.
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The free insulin programme for young children has been launched on the genuine demand of poor parents and the dire need of children.
Under the ‘Sehatmand Punjab’ vision, the government will reach out to every child who cannot afford to buy medicine or insulin.”
She stressed, “Children’s health is of foremost importance for the Punjab government. For the first time, children are being provided glucometers and test strips along with insulin.
Children are the bright future of the nation and all resources are being placed at their disposal. The rapid spread of diabetes among children is a matter of grave concern.”
Officials briefed the chief minister that in the programme’s first phase, 1,500 children will receive insulin at their doorsteps. Riders from Pakistan Post will use a mobile app to verify the Insulin Card by scanning it before handing over the medicine.