By Our Correspondent
LAHORE, December 2025:The Punjab government has ordered the immediate removal of the acting Medical Superintendent of Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Kot Momin and the Chief Executive Officer (Health), Sargodha, over negligence in duty.
According to official directives issued by the Secretary Health Punjab, CEO Health Sargodha Dr Sara and Acting Medical Superintendent THQ Hospital Kot Momin Dr Fahad Shaheen have been relieved of their responsibilities with immediate effect. Both officers have been directed to report to the Health and Population Department.
The disciplinary action follows a late-night inspection of THQ Hospital Kot Momin by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Shoaib Mirza, conducted under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. During the surprise visit, it was found that only one doctor was present on duty while the remaining medical staff were absent.
Due to the absence of medical staff, a maternity patient had to wait for more than thirty minutes despite being in severe pain. The provincial government took serious notice of the situation and ordered action based on the inspection report submitted by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Shoaib Mirza.
Formal notifications regarding the suspension orders have been issued by the Secretary Health and Population Department Punjab.
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