Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with a high level delegation from the German institution, Hope Children’s Cancer Center, during which an agreement was reached on Germany’s assistance in the treatment of childhood cancer.
According to details, the delegation from Hope Children’s Cancer Center was led by German Pediatric Oncologist and Neuro-Oncologist Director Dr. Steffen Michael. The delegation included experts from Heidelberg University Hospital, the German Cancer Research Center, and the Hope Children’s Cancer Center.
During the meeting, a principled agreement was made on German institutions’ assistance in the treatment of childhood cancer. Dr. Steffen Michael praised the efforts of the Punjab government for the treatment of cancer patients. On this occasion, Maryam Nawaz said that Punjab is the first province in the region to introduce ablation cancer treatment. She added that Punjab’s largest and most modern Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore is rapidly nearing completion.
The Chief Minister further said that the assistance of Hope Children’s Cancer Center for cancer treatment at the Children’s Hospital Lahore will be appreciated. She welcomed the use of Germany’s modern technology for pediatric oncology and said that joint training with German institutions for cancer treatment will yield significant results.
Maryam Nawaz also stated that the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore is in its final construction stages and will be Pakistan’s largest and most modern hospital.
Parliamentary Leader of Heidelberg City Council, Waseem Butt, said that educational and cultural ties between Lahore and Heidelberg are being strengthened.
On the occasion, Heidelberg’s Lord Mayor Professor Dr. Eckart Würzner thanked Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her hospitality, adding that mutual cooperation between Heidelberg and Punjab marks the beginning of a new chapter for the people of both cities.
Dr. Steffen Michael said that the high standards in childhood cancer treatment in Punjab are commendable. He noted that training and knowledge exchange between German and Pakistani institutions will bring further positive results, while the provision of excellent treatment with limited resources at Punjab’s Children’s Hospital and Cancer Hospital is praiseworthy.
Dr. Steffen Michael also informed that the Hope Children’s Cancer Center is collaborating with Aga Khan University in Pakistan for cancer treatment.
