Lahore: Lahore General Hospital (LGH) Medical Superintendent Prof. Dr. Fryad Hussain has appointed Dr. Sundas Tahir as Deputy Medical Superintendent (Admin) in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the hospital’s administrative affairs.
According to a notification issued on Thursday, Dr. Sundas Tahir has been directed to assume charge immediately. She has been assigned the responsibility of ensuring the attendance and discipline of paramedical staff while maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment throughout the hospital in accordance with public health standards.
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Fryad Hussain carried out a surprise inspection of various hospital departments to review cleanliness arrangements. During the visit, he issued a stern warning to the contractor of the private cleaning company, making it clear that there would be zero tolerance for any compromise on hygiene standards.
The Medical Superintendent directed the contractor to ensure high standards of cleanliness in all wards, washrooms, and other hospital areas, maintain regular staff attendance, and implement an effective monitoring system. He warned that any failure to comply with the directives would invite strict action under the relevant rules and regulations.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Fryad Hussain said that providing a clean, safe, and patient-friendly environment for patients and their attendants is the foremost responsibility of the hospital administration. He also instructed the concerned doctors to further strengthen daily monitoring of cleanliness, discipline, and administrative matters to ensure patients receive uninterrupted services.
Reaffirming his commitment to the healthcare vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and the policies of the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, the MS said that the provision of quality medical facilities remains LGH’s top priority. He added that all available resources would be utilized to ensure cleanliness, discipline, accountability, and an efficient administrative system, while a zero-tolerance policy would be strictly enforced against any negligence.