The chief minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, ordered the withdrawal of the medical superintendent (MS) of the Mayo hospital, Lahore, following a surprise visit where she found poor management and poor care of the patients.
During the visit, patients and their attendants filed numerous complaints concerning the unavailability of drugs, poor hygiene conditions and the lack of medical facilities.
The CM has gone through various services, engaging directly with patients to hear their grievances.
In a case, a young girl shared in tears how she spent the night running between pharmacies to buy medicines for her sick mother.
The chief minister, visibly moved by the account, assured the girl that immediate measures would be taken.
“People come here with hope, but no one is there to help them. Managers of this negligence will be held responsible,” she said.
Patients in the cardiology room complained about the presence of insects, while others reported a shortage of syringes, cannulas and other essential supplies.
The CM has ordered the hospital staff to carry out a complete inventory check and guarantee the immediate supply of medical supplies.
Maryam Nawaz summoned an emergency meeting to the hospital, asking the Secretary of Health to submit a detailed report on hospital affairs.
She also ordered a complete renovation plan for the installation and authorization of exceptional medicine supply contributions.
“The administration seems completely disconnected from the reality of the soil. If your loved ones were in this state, you would not tolerate it,” she said.
The CM also asked health officials to conduct an in -depth investigation into the management of the hospital and to hold responsible managers.
During the visit, she met several patients, including a Sindh couple and a Gujranwala woman, offering comfort and ensuring quick help.
The Punjab government plans to revise hospital administration to improve patient care and ensure the availability of essential drugs.
