LAHORE: On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team has continued surprise visits to public hospitals to monitor service delivery under the chief minister’s vigilance vision.
As part of this initiative, the CM Inspection Team paid an unannounced visit to the Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital, Hasan Abdal. Provincial Special Assistant Shoaib Mirza inspected various departments of the hospital and interacted with patients and their attendants to inquire about the availability and quality of medical facilities.
During the visit, the inspection team toured the medicine warehouse located in the hospital basement and sought feedback from patients regarding the supply of medicines. The team expressed satisfaction over the availability of essential medicines in the outpatient department (OPD), pharmacy and emergency ward, as well as the regular public announcements made to guide patients.
The team also reviewed the functioning of the cardiac unit and checked the operational status of the X-ray, ultrasound and ECG machines. Attendance of the Deputy Medical Superintendent (DMS), family physician, gynaecologist and other doctors was verified.
In addition, the inspection team assessed police facilitation services within the hospital premises, interacted with laboratory technicians, and examined the availability of basic facilities including stretchers and wheelchairs. The conduct and attitude of doctors towards patients were also observed.
The CM Inspection Team expressed overall satisfaction with the arrangements and services at THQ Hospital, Hasan Abdal, while noting observations for further improvement where required.
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