Lady Willington Hospital video case: health dept initiates strict action

LAHORE: On the directives of Chief Minister Pun-jab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Health Department has initiated strict action over the alleged video incident at Lady Willingdon Hospital.

Taking serious notice of the matter, show-cause notices have been issued to responsible senior administrative officials, while a formal letter has also been sent to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council for disciplinary proceedings against 5 postgraduate doctors.

The department has decided to take action against Dr Tayyaba, Dr Maham, Dr Zainab, Dr Ayesha, and Dr Essa for recording a patient’s video during surgery. Additionally, proceedings under the PEEDA Act have been initiated against former MS Dr Farah, HOD Dr Uzma, Senior Consultant Anaesthesia Dr Muneer, Senior Registrar Dr Rutaba, Dr Munazza, and Senior Woman Medical Officer Dr Dur-e-Aram. The MS, HOD, and other senior doctors have been charged with negligence, administrative lapses, and failure of oversight.

Secretary Health Azmat Mahmood has sought written explanations within seven days, while Secretary Law Asif Bilal Lodhi and Secretary Local Government Mian Shakeel Ahmed have been appointed as hearing officers.

All doctors and senior officials involved in the Lady Willingdon case have been directed to appear in person or submit written responses within seven days. Show-cause notices have also been issued to additional staff, including former WMO Dr Iqra Hafeez, Charge Nurse Dr Iqra Zahid, Charge Nurse Fauzia Rashid, and staff member Haseeb-ul-Rauf.

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