Commissioner inspects Sir Sadiq Hospital, reviews healthcare facilities

BAHAWALPUR, Nov 11 (APP): Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia on Wednesday visited Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi Hospital and inspected various departments to review healthcare facilities, treatment standards and availability of medicines.
During the visit,the commissioner inspected the emergency ward, outpatient department (OPD),pharmacy and other wards.
He also interacted with patients under treatment and inquired about their health, quality of medical care and facilities being provided to them.
Irfan Ali Kathia directed that the hospital administration to ensure immediate and quality medical assistance to patients arriving at the emergency department and make all possible efforts to provide the best available treatment facilities to patients.
He emphasized that uninterrupted availability of prescribed medicines must be ensured and the supply and distribution system further improved.
The commissioner made it clear that negligence or dereliction of duty in patient care would not be tolerated.
He directed doctors and paramedical staff to perform their professional responsibilities with dedication,diligence and a strong sense of duty.
He also instructed the hospital administration to improve cleanliness standards in all departments and ensure prompt resolution of problems faced by patients and their attendants during treatment.
The commissioner said providing timely and quality healthcare services to every patient visiting a public hospital should remain the top priority of the hospital administration.
Assistant Commissioner(AC) Bahawalpur Iqra Mubeen,Medical Superintendent Dr.Muhammad Hamid Khan, doctors and paramedical staff were also present during the visit.