Punjab Healthcare Commission

Woman's paralysis after childbirth sparks critical review of healthcare standards

Justice Tariq gives govt, medical authorities 90 days to complete process, clinical audit of C-sections in province

Hospitals were functional in Rahim Yar Khan in contravention to rules, regulations

16 persons developed eye infections, vision problems after treatment at facility

Standards for rehabilitation centres reviewed

Team visits 125 treatment centres

Only hospitals approved by experts’ panel are allowed to offer treatment

Services at six laboratories and three clinics were suspended for not implementing Minimum Service Delivery Standards

Fake treatment centres have infiltrated big cities and upscale areas

Minsa Faisal was admitted to Lahore Services Hospital on May 20

PHC teams visits 116 treatment centres in different parts of the city and closed down 50 businesses of quacks

PHC claims businesses of more than 6,000 quacks were closed down

Teams face political pressure in some areas

Speakers say dengue is under control, and awareness is a must for the masses, speakers

Owner found guilty of hiring unqualified staff, not possessing necessary equipment

PHC seals 27 centers and shops of quacks in different parts of Lahore

This is another of those invisible health crises that happen under our noses

PHC also issued show-cause notices to 11 hospitals for poor hospital waste management

The Punjab Healthcare Commission and UNICEF agreed to work together to improve maternal and child healthcare

Facilities at health facilities are unfit for any medical procedures

Over 70% of the complaints investigated by the commission pertained to obstetrics and gynaecology

The remaining 40 were closed down because they were being run by quacks