Independent report
Naseerabad, November 12: Deputy Commissioner Naseerabad Varinder Lal has directed health authorities to ensure staff attendance, availability of medicines and improvement in healthcare services at government hospitals and basic health centres across the district.
He issued these directions while chairing a meeting of the District Health Committee, attended by District Health Officer Dr Ayaz Hussain Jamali, Medical Superintendent Dr Habibullah Pindrani and other relevant officials.
The meeting reviewed medical facilities, attendance of doctors and paramedical staff, availability of medicines, staff performance and administrative challenges facing the health sector.
Officials briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the overall condition of healthcare facilities and the issues affecting service delivery.
Varinder Lal said providing timely medical assistance and quality healthcare to patients visiting government hospitals was among the administration’s top priorities.
He directed doctors, paramedical staff and other employees to ensure their presence at their respective places of duty and perform their responsibilities with dedication and honesty.
He warned that absenteeism and negligence would not be tolerated. Employees found absent from duty would face salary deductions and departmental action in accordance with applicable rules.
He also instructed the relevant authorities to regularly monitor hospitals and health centres and take immediate measures to address obstacles affecting public access to healthcare.
