19 nurses suspended for violating official rules in Lahore

The Punjab Health Department on Wednesday suspended 19 nurses from BS-16 to BS-19 in different Lahore hospitals for violation of official rules, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Sources said that these nurses were found in violation of officials rules which includes taking unnecessary leaves by paying bribery, teaching in other nursing colleges during duty hours and remaining absent from duty without getting prior permission. These nurses were working in different hospitals of Lahore. 

Earlier on March 12, 2025, the Punjab health department has initiated proceedings under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (Peeda) Act against three staff nurses of the Mayo Hospital for administering shots of adulterated drug, which led to reaction to 16 patients and caused death of two of them.

The department removed the nurses, namely Sonila Khalid, Saima Sehar and Nazia Hassan, from their positions and directed them to report to the Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education Department till further order.

The action was taken in light of the inquiry committee’s report, which was constituted after the incident at the chest surgical ward of the hospital.

Reporter: Zahid Chaudhary