Lahore, : Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi undertook swift visits to two divisions within a span of 8 hours, first to Gujranwala and then to Gujrat. In Gujrat, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid visits to the Lari Adda Police Station and Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital.
At Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital, concerns raised by patients regarding hygiene and management led to the immediate replacement of the Medical Superintendent. Surprisingly, the city administration was unaware of the Chief Minister’s visit. Upon inspection, it was noted that the police station building at Lari Adda was in a state of disrepair and lacked cleanliness. The absence of a front desk operator was also evident, with his arrival taking 15 minutes after the Chief Minister’s arrival. Notably, there was no banner displayed to guide visitors.
Reacting swiftly, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi summoned the District Police Officer (DPO) and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and directed them to restore the police station building. Expressing dissatisfaction, the Chief Minister expressed his disappointment over the lack of progress in a motorcycle theft case pending for four days. He personally reviewed progress on citizens’ requests at the front desk and ordered the installation of an information banner.
Subsequently, Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi promptly arrived at Aziz Bhatti Hospital in Gujrat. Concerns about bedbugs, cleanliness, and patient complaints prompted the replacement of the Medical Superintendent. In response, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi summoned Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram to visit Gujrat and submit a detailed report.
During the visit, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his displeasure at patients and their families procuring medicines and undergoing tests from external sources. He directed refunds to patients who had brought in medicines and undergone tests externally, emphasizing the government’s provision of medicines and testing services within the hospital premises.
The Chief Minister noted that in certain wards, air conditioners were switched off, while in others, doors and windows were left open. He conducted inspections across different wards, assessed the CT scan machine, and visited the Rashida Shafi trauma center.
In a briefing, it was highlighted that Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital’s upgrade in Gujrat is underway with a budget of 40 crores. Additionally, a 10 crore allocation has been designated for the overhaul of the hospital’s sewage system.
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