DC Murree inspects BHU Numbal, orders improved healthcare delivery in rural areas

RAWALPINDI, Jul 11 (APP): Deputy Commissioner Murree Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi on Thursday conducted a surprise visit to Basic Health Unit (BHU) Numbal to review the provision of healthcare facilities. The visit aimed to assess availability of medicines, staff attendance, cleanliness arrangements and overall patient care at the facility.

During the inspection, the deputy commissioner reviewed various sections of the BHU, including the outpatient department (OPD), pharmacy and emergency ward. He examined the quality of medical treatment and checked stock records of life-saving and essential medicines.

He directed the hospital administration to ensure uninterrupted availability of all necessary medicines, emphasising that no patient should be compelled to purchase medicines from outside.

Agha Zaheer said thst provision of quality and timely healthcare services at public hospitals remained a top priority of the Punjab government.

He also checked attendance registers of medical and paramedical staff, directing them to strictly observe duty timings and demonstrate professionalism, compassion and courteous behaviour towards patients.

The deputy commissioner reviewed cleanliness arrangements under the “Suthra Punjab” programme and directed further improvement, noting that a clean hospital environment was essential for early recovery of patients and prevention of infections.

He instructed the administration to maintain high standards of sanitation on a daily basis, ensure proper disposal of medical waste in accordance with prescribed rules, and strictly implement hygiene protocols across all departments.

The deputy commissioner reaffirmed that the performance of all public health facilities in Murree district would be monitored regularly and that no negligence in the provision of free, timely and quality healthcare services would be tolerated.