LAHORE   -  Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has ordered the suspension of Medical Superintendant District Headquarters Hospital Okara Dr Shahid Sallim here on Saturday. 

The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department issued orders of suspension of the MS DHQ Hospital under PEEDA Act. 

The MS has been suspended due to poor performance and inadequate health facilities at the hospital.  The Health Minister said, “Action will be taken against the MS in case of unavailability of essential medicines and the inadequate facilities at the hospital.  The unavailability of basic services is unacceptable. The government is trying to increase the capacity and performance of public sector hospitals.  The shortage of doctors and staff is being fulfilled. Negligence on cleanliness and basic facilities will not be tolerated. 

All necessary health facilities must be ensured at the DHQ Okara. The digital X-Ray and dialysis machines at DHQ Okara must be made fully functional as soon as possible.