CM Maryam takes notice of electricity suspension at Lahore hospital

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday took notice of the suspension of electricity during surgery as the doctors have to perform the operation mobile phone’s light at Services Hospital in Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The Chief Minister sought a complete and comprehensive report about the incident from the health department.

Earlier, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered action under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (Peeda) Act against those medics allegedly involved in the video incident at Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore.

Show-cause notices have been issued to responsible senior administrative officials, while a formal letter has also been sent to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council for disciplinary proceedings against five postgraduate doctors.

According to a handout, the health department has decided to take action against Dr. Tayyaba, Dr. Maham, Dr. Zainab, Dr. Ayesha, and Dr. Essa for recording a patient’s video during surgery.

Additionally, proceedings under the Peeda Act have been initiated against former MS Dr. Farah, HOD Dr. Uzma, Senior Consultant Anaesthesia Dr. Muneer, Senior Registrar Dr. Rutaba, Dr. Munazza, and Senior Woman Medical Officer Dr. Dur-e-Aram on the CM’s directive.

The medical superintendent, head of the department and other senior doctors have been charged with negligence, administrative lapses, and failure of oversight, it said.

Secretary Health Azmat Mahmood has sought written explanations within seven days, while Secretary Law Asif Bilal Lodhi and Secretary Local Government Mian Shakeel Ahmed have been appointed as hearing officers. 

Reporter: Rao Dilshad Hussain