The Government of Punjab has approved the launch of a free dead body transportation service for the first time in the province.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The initiative will provide free ambulance service to transport deceased persons from hospitals to their homes.
The chief minister directed authorities to present a detailed plan to launch the service in major public hospitals and across every tehsil.
She stated that at least one government vehicle will be available in each tehsil to transport bodies from hospitals to residences.
Families will be able to avail the free van service by calling 1122 or through hospital counters.
The service will be monitored through a smart management system to ensure transparency and efficiency.
The meeting also decided that transportation of bodies from one city to another will be provided free of charge.
In addition, participants agreed in principle to regulate private ambulance services. A proposal to fix official rates for private ambulance providers was also reviewed.
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