The demolition of the historic ENT wing at Mayo Hospital has triggered growing concern among conservationists, architects, and heritage advocates, who argue that the structure could still have been restored instead of being torn down. Experts say the debate is not about resisting development, but about whether Lahore can continue to modernise without erasing important […]
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Thousands left untreated at Mayo Hospital despite issuance of tokens
It has been revealed that thousands of patients have not received treatment despite receiving token slips at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. According to details shared with Daily Times, 6,085 token slips were issued on April 9, but only 3,639 patients were registered in the check-up system; the rest were returned sans treatment. On April 10, 4,094 […]
Patient feedback reveals gaps in Punjab teaching hospitals
LAHORE: A recent patient feedback report obtained by the Chief Minister’s Special Monitoring Unit (SMU) has highlighted significant shortcomings in Punjab’s public teaching hospitals, revealing gaps in treatment standards and service delivery. Read More: After education, Punjab govt starts health sector privatization Out of 1,976 patients surveyed, 719 (36 percent) reported not receiving free medicines, while […]
Lahore on edge as Monkeypox cases surge to seven
Lahore has been placed on high alert after the number of confirmed monkeypox cases rose to seven. Mayo Hospital reported three new infections, including two men and a 30-year-old woman showing symptoms of the virus. Health authorities have intensified monitoring and isolation procedures. Two male patients, Abu S. and Safdar, have been confirmed positive and […]
Biopsy Patients at Mayo Hospital Left on Their Own
A troubling situation is unfolding at Lahore’s Mayo Hospital, where cancer patients arriving for diagnostic tests are being asked to bring their own medicines, syringes, and other essential materials. The hospital’s Medical Superintendent says the policy comes from the government and insists his hands are tied. “These are government instructions,” he explained, “but we are […]
IG Punjab inquires after injured police officials
Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, visited Mayo Hospital, Lahore, and inquired about the police officers and personnel injured during the firing by violent mobs in Muridke. The IG Punjab asked after the well-being of the injured officials, prayed for their speedy recovery, and appreciated their courage and dedication in the line of […]
In a historic first, Punjab CM launches new cancer treatment
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed satisfaction at the commencement of cancer treatment through the modern Co-Ablation technology. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Pakistan’s first Co-Ablation Center at Mayo Hospital, she reaffirmed her commitment to provide free and timely medical treatment to cancer patients across the country. Madam Chief Minister stated that she […]
Maryam Nawaz takes swift action to improve Mayo hospital
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered the removal of Mayo Hospital’s Medical Superintendent after a surprise visit revealed severe mismanagement. Patients voiced complaints about medicine shortages, poor hygiene, and a lack of medical facilities. Moved by a young girl’s struggle to find medicine for her mother, the CM assured immediate action, vowing to hold negligent […]
Staff at Mayo Hospital test positive weeks after first vaccine shot
Two health workers in Lahore tested positive for COVID-19 weeks after the first vaccine shot. The vaccine drive for health workers at Mayo Hospital started on 4th February under the supervision of Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid. At Mayo Hospital Lahore, a staff member and his wife tested positive three weeks after getting the Chinese Sinopharm […]
Interests of wheat growers to be protected at every cost: CM Buzdar
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that interests of wheat growers will be protected and especially the rights of small-scale farmers will be protected at every cost. Presiding over a high-level meeting at Civil Secretariat here on Wednesday in which wheat procurement policy for the current year was approved, Sardar Usman Buzdar informed […]