In a major step to strengthen security and patient safety, the Punjab Government has directed public hospitals to integrate their CCTV surveillance systems with the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA).
Under the directive, all security cameras installed in emergency departments and outpatient departments (OPDs) of hospitals managed by the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department must connect to PSCA’s integrated command, control, and communication network.
The integration will enable real-time monitoring of high-traffic hospital areas, improve emergency response, and support evidence collection in the event of security incidents. Moreover, PSCA already operates thousands of high-resolution cameras across major urban centres, including Lahore, to assist law enforcement and emergency services.
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— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) January 18, 2026Officials said the move aims to deter violence against healthcare workers, prevent theft or misuse of medical assets, and improve crowd management in emergency wards and OPDs.
Mandatory Compliance for All Public Health Institutions
The department has issued formal instructions to vice chancellors of medical universities, principals, deans, executive directors, heads of institutions, and medical superintendents of teaching hospitals and affiliated medical colleges.
Hospital administrations have been directed to extend full cooperation to PSCA technical teams arriving from Lahore to carry out the integration process.
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Where existing surveillance infrastructure falls short, authorities have allowed the installation of additional CCTV cameras to ensure complete and effective coverage.
Officials described the initiative as part of Punjab’s broader Safe Cities project. This project continues to expand the use of advanced surveillance technology to improve public safety and emergency preparedness.
