Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the Diaspora Doctor Locum Programme (DDLP) under which overseas Pakistani and foreign specialist doctors will perform advanced surgeries and provide medical services in 12 public sector hospitals across the province. Chairing a special meeting of the Specialised Healthcare department, the chief minister approved the launch of the […]
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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 […]
Punjab removes heads of nine teaching hospitals amid scrutiny
LAHORE: The Punjab government has removed the medical superintendents (MSs) of nine teaching hospitals over a short span of two weeks, sparking concerns over administrative stability in major health facilities. The decision followed reports of alleged negligence, incompetence, and financial irregularities in several institutions. Read More: Punjab releases Rs 32.68bn for teaching hospitals Those removed include heads […]