**(Image of CM Maryam Nawaz at Jinnah Hospital)**
**LAHORE:** Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz made an unannounced visit to Jinnah Hospital Lahore on Monday, following a wave of complaints from patients in the emergency department, ARY News reported.
The Chief Minister expressed strong displeasure at the lack of essential medications at the hospital. Patients had reported numerous issues, primarily focusing on the unavailability of medicines and overall deficiencies in emergency care.
During her visit, CM Maryam Nawaz took the time to speak directly with several patients, gathering first-hand accounts of the challenges they faced.
The hospital’s management also came under fire, with key figures like Medical Superintendent Dr. Kashif and Principal Asghar Naqi failing to be present during the inspection to address the Chief Minister’s concerns.
CM Maryam Nawaz underscored the urgent need for greater accountability and improved operational management within government healthcare facilities. She reiterated the importance of ensuring adequate resources and staffing to meet the healthcare needs of the public effectively.
In a separate, early-morning unannounced visit, CM Maryam Nawaz also assessed the cleanliness and sanitation conditions in various parts of Lahore as part of the “Suthra Punjab” campaign. She personally inspected roads, markets, and public spaces to evaluate the progress of the ongoing cleanliness drive, reaffirming her commitment to a clean and hygienic environment for Lahore’s residents.
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The visit to Jinnah hospital follows an earlier incident at Pattoki Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, where a viral video exposed severe negligence. The video showed a sweeper, identified as Abid, administering medical treatments, including stitching wounds, in the absence of qualified doctors. This incident, also reported by ARY News, sparked public outrage and highlighted the critical state of emergency services at the hospital, where patients also complained about a lack of medicines and the frequent unavailability of staff.