Duki: Assistant Commissioner Abdul Salam makes surprise visit to DHQ Hospital, checks staff attendance

DUKI: On the special directions of Deputy Commissioner Duki Muhammad Naeem Khan, Assistant Commissioner Thal Chotiali Abdul Salam made a surprise visit to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Duki. He inspected various departments in detail and reviewed the medical facilities provided to patients, cleanliness, availability of medicines and the performance of staff.

The Assistant Commissioner inspected the emergency ward, the outpatient department (OPD), the medicine store, various wards and other departments. He checked the attendance of doctors, paramedical staff and other employees. He was briefed by the officials concerned on the available medical facilities, the stock of medicines and the problems faced by patients.

He met patients under treatment and their families and asked about treatment, medicines and other facilities. He directed that patients’ complaints be resolved at once and said no negligence or delay in treatment would be tolerated.

Directions on cleanliness, medicines and discipline

The Assistant Commissioner directed the hospital administration to make the cleanliness system more effective, ensure a continuous and timely supply of medicines, keep medical equipment working and maintain discipline in all departments. He said providing quality and timely medical facilities to the public was the top priority of the Balochistan government and no lapse in this would be acceptable.

He directed the staff to perform their duties with full honesty, a sense of responsibility and professionalism. He said government employees were servants of the public, so courteous and better treatment of patients and immediate medical aid must be ensured in every case.

He further said that, as directed by the Deputy Commissioner Duki, the performance of all government institutions was being monitored regularly. Surprise visits to all government institutions, including hospitals, would continue in future. Strict departmental action would be taken in accordance with the law against staff found guilty of negligence, carelessness or absence.

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