Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi made a surprise visit to Ganga Ram Hospital on Wednesday where he found cleanliness arrangements inadequate.
There were piles of filth and dirt in the washrooms. Patients and their attendants complained about being charged for surgeries in the hospital. A female patient also complained about having to procure medicines from outside.
Expressing his strong dismay, CM Naqvi issued a final warning to the MS [medical superintendent], stating that hospital affairs should be rectified without further delay.
He said, “I am giving you a final warning; I will visit again soon. If the situation does not improve, you will be held responsible.”
He ordered an inquiry into an incident of charging money for surgery by the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team and directed the CMIT to immediately reach the hospital to probe the matter and submit the inquiry report to him by evening. He ordered to refund the money and told the MS, “If even a single round of the hospital had been conducted by you, the cleanliness situation would not have been like this. I don’t want to see any dirt on my next visit.”
He also inspected the upgradation work and ordered to complete the project within the timeframe, emphasising that there would be no tolerance for delay in the upgradation work.
Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi conducted a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing construction activities at Services Hospital and reviewed progress made in enhancing hospital’s infrastructure.
The CM directed the managing director WASA to lay a new drainage line, adding that the hospital’s drainage system would be changed by laying new pipes along with the construction of a pumping station for efficient water drainage.
He also inspected the construction work in various sections, underscoring the importance of maintaining high-quality standards in the upgradation process. He engaged with the labourers, encouraging them to exert extra effort. The CM commended another labourer who replied that their shift ends at 2 a.m.
Provincial ministers Amir Mir, Azfar Ali Nasir, Advisor Wahab Riaz, secretary housing, secretary health, secretary C&W and others were also present.
Federal Information Minister Murtaza Solangi met Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi at his office, here on Wednesday. Provincial Information Minister Amir Mir was also present, said a handout issued here. The meeting discussed matters of mutual interest, addressing challenges within the media industry, and formulating measures for the welfare of the journalist community.
Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the nation on successful test of the Fateh-2 missile.
In his message, the CM said that the Pak Army, scientists and engineers deserve praise for successful experiment, adding that Pakistan had achieved another milestone in its defense capabilities.
Fateh-2 missile incorporates the latest technology and it would further strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities, he added.
