Jiwani AC Tariq Imam Baloch visits RHC, checks staff attendance and medicines

GWADAR: In line with the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti to ensure quality medical facilities for citizens at their doorstep, Assistant Commissioner Jiwani Tariq Imam Baloch paid a detailed visit to the Rural Health Centre (RHC) Jiwani.

RHC In-charge Dr Idrees Baloch briefed him on the overall performance of the hospital, available facilities, staff attendance, supply of medicines, services provided to patients and the problems faced. He also told him what steps were needed to resolve them.

The Assistant Commissioner inspected the OPD, emergency, male and female wards, laboratory, MNCH centre, nutrition centre, pharmacy, record room and other departments. He reviewed cleanliness, availability of medicines and overall arrangements. He checked the attendance of doctors and staff and directed all employees to follow duty hours strictly, treat patients politely and ensure uninterrupted medical services. He made it clear that negligence or lapses in duty would not be tolerated.

He then reviewed the stock, records and availability of medicines at the pharmacy store. He directed that life-saving drugs, emergency medicines and other essential medical supplies be kept in ample quantity at all times.

Tariq Imam Baloch said that, in line with the Chief Minister’s directives, government health facilities across the district would continue to be monitored. He said providing quality, timely and non-discriminatory medical services to the public was the top priority of the Balochistan government. He also directed coordinated steps to resolve the hospital’s problems.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan