BBH canteen sealed over expired food

On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister's Inspection Team, headed by Special Assistant Shoaib Mirza, conducted a surprise late-night visit to Benazir Bhutto General Hospital in Rawalpindi.

During the visit, the team inspected various hospital wards, medical equipment, cleanliness arrangements and the provision of medicines to patients.

Poor sanitation was found at the hospital canteen, while expired items were also recovered from its refrigerator.

According to sources, the canteen was sealed, a heavy fine was imposed and those responsible were arrested.

The inspection team also examined the facilities being provided to patients and the availability of medical equipment. It further reviewed cleanliness arrangements and the situation regarding the supply of medicines.

The special assistant made it clear that negligence or shortcomings in the provision of healthcare at any hospital would not be tolerated, adding that a zero-tolerance policy was being followed.

Shoaib Mirza said surprise inspections of government hospitals were being conducted on the chief minister's directives to assess facilities, cleanliness and administrative affairs. He said the inspections would continue.