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LAHORE, Jun 21 (APP): Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb paid a surprise visit to Lahore’s General Hospital on the special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday, aiming to independently assess the quality of healthcare services.
Disguised as an ordinary citizen and wearing a mask, the minister inspected various departments including the emergency ward, medical ward, gynecology ward, and labor room. She interacted directly with patients and their attendants to gather first-hand feedback on medical facilities, staff behavior, and availability of medicines.
According to initial findings, the emergency department was found to be in satisfactory condition in terms of cleanliness and service delivery. The free provision of medicines was ongoing, and patients were informed through audio messages from CM Maryam Nawaz, broadcast over the hospital’s sound system.
The hospital administration was also observed making public announcements urging patients to report any issues regarding free medicines via the designated helpline.
It is noteworthy that Maryam Aurangzeb had previously conducted similar surprise visits to Jinnah Hospital and Children’s Hospital Lahore on March 30, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to healthcare reforms and transparency in service delivery.
The minister emphasized that such unannounced visits would continue to ensure accountability and improve the standard of care in public hospitals across Punjab.