Gujranwala Teaching Hospital: CM’s team removes MS, principal over mismanagement

LAHORE: Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the chief minister’s inspection team conducted a surprise visit to Gujranwala Teaching Hospital and removed the medical superintendent (MS) and principal over serious administrative lapses. On the instructions of the chief minister Punjab, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Shoaib Mirza dispatched a special inspection team to the hospital to assess the situation and review service delivery.

During the visit, the inspection team examined various departments of Gujranwala Teaching Hospital and interacted with patients and their attendants to obtain first-hand feedback. Several patients and attendants complained about mismanagement, particularly delays and irregularities in the provision of medicines.

Following the findings of the inspection team and the complaints received from patients, the newly-appointed MS and principal were removed from their posts for failing to ensure proper administrative control and patient care.

The Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reiterated that negligence, mismanagement and compromise on public healthcare services will not be tolerated, and strict action will continue against officials found lacking in performance.

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