Lahore: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique paid a surprise visit to Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital, Gujrat, to inspect healthcare services, cleanliness, and administrative affairs, reiterating the Punjab government’s commitment to improving patient care in public hospitals.
According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Health Department on Thursday, the minister met patients during the visit, listened to their complaints, and resolved several issues on the spot. He also summoned senior faculty members who were on duty late at night to review the hospital’s performance and ensure accountability.
Khawaja Salman Rafique conducted a detailed inspection of the hospital’s cleanliness, sanitation, and overall administration. He reviewed the functioning of air conditioners and fans in different wards and directed the hospital administration to ensure a comfortable environment for patients.
The minister also visited the emergency department, blood bank, and medical ward, where he interacted with patients receiving treatment and inquired about the quality of medical care and available facilities. He instructed doctors, nursing staff, and paramedics to provide timely, quality, and patient-friendly healthcare services.
Speaking on the occasion, Khawaja Salman Rafique said that, in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provision of quality treatment, excellent cleanliness, fully functional medical facilities, and a dignified environment in government hospitals remains the government’s top priority. He warned that no negligence or laxity in providing high-quality healthcare services to the public would be tolerated.