A 31 -year -old woman died and 18 others remain in critical condition after an apparently apparent reaction to an injection at Mayore hospital in Lahore, officials announced on Monday.
The incident occurred in the hospital’s chest surgery district, which caused immediate intervention by the medical authorities.
Dr. Ehtesham, the hospital’s medical superintendent, confirmed the death and announced that the use of suspected injection had been suspended.
A high -level committee, led by Dr. Haroon Hamid, was trained to investigate the issue.
The Punjab government has taken note of the case, chief minister Maryam Nawaz, promising to resolve systemic issues in public health care.
The incident occurs days after CM Maryam Nawaz ordered the abolition of the medical superintendent (MS) of Mayo Hospital, after a surprise visit where she found poor management and poor care for 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.
