PESHAWAR:The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the deaths of three children at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) allegedly due to negligence and delayed emergency services.
According to a notification issued on Wednesday, the committee will be chaired by Dr Ahmad Faisal, Additional Director General (MandE) at the Directorate General Health Services.
Other members include the Deputy Secretary (Admin) of the Health Department, Dr. Syed Bawar Shah (Chief District Specialist Peads), and a Section Officer (MTIs) who will serve as Member-cum-Secretary.
The committee has been tasked to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the three children from Garhi Ghulam Rasool, District Peshawar. It will examine the sequence of events, determine the availability of emergency facilities, investigate the reported delay in care, and identify any professional negligence or procedural lapses.
The inquiry body has been directed to record statements of concerned staff, examine hospital records, and submit a fact-based report with clear recommendations within three days. The committee has also been instructed to ensure the inquiry is conducted objectively and impartially.