ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar tooksuo moto notice on the conditions of government hospitals in Lahore, said apress release issued by the PRO of the CJP.
“In this regard notices have been issued to all the Medical Superintends of19 Government Hospitals of Lahore,” said the press release.
“All the Medical Superintendents have been directed to appear in Court inperson on 06.01.2018 (Saturday) at Supreme Court Branch Registry Lahorealong with detailed report as to availability of emergencymachinery/equipment i.e. ventilators, oxygen, incubators OTs facility,Angiography Machines, CT Scan, MRI, Ambulances, etc. Reports are desired toalso explain the position as to availability of life saving drugs and themedicines that are being provided to the patients of free of cost and themedicines which they have to purchase from outside.”
According to the press release, the CJP has further sought details ofavailability of required qualified doctors and nursing staff.
“All the Medical Superintendents of the 19 Government Hospitals have beencalled to be present in-person along with referred detailed reportsreflecting the positions of respective hospitals,” it read.
“There has been much hue and cry from the public complaining thenon-availability of even life saving drugs and non-functional emergencyequipment.”