LAHORE:Punjab Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal Monday paid a surprise visit to Bahawal Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur.
According to a press release issued here, the chief secretary inspected the emergency, gynecology and other wards and inquired the patients about medical facilities.
He asked patients if they were facing any problems in their treatment and were the medicines being provided free of cost to the patients admitted to the hospital?
The CS also listened to problems of patients and their families and issued orders for their resolution.
He said that an information desk be set up in the hospital for guidance of people, adding that a good attitude and guidance of doctors instills a sense of satisfaction in the patient.
He mentioned that despite limited resources, patients could be better cared with the spirit of humanity.
Additional Chief Secretary Capt (retd) Saqib Zafar, Commissioner Bahawalpur Zafar Iqbal were also present.
The chief secretary also visited Model Bazaar and checked the prices and quality of goods at various stalls. He also inspected the newly-constructed Yazman-Bahawalpur Road.