Punjab Health Department spokesman says suspended officials are expected to give written explanations
The Punjab government on Saturday suspended 11 employees, including the medical superintendent and the head of the gynecology department at Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital, following the airing of a controversial video showing unprofessional behavior in an operating room.
Punjab Health Department spokesman Sayed Hamad Raza confirmed the development to Express Pakinomist.
The video, which was recorded during two separate C-sections, appeared to show medical teams treating the procedures as a competition, with staff racing to complete operations faster than their colleagues. The footage sparked widespread public outrage and highlighted the need for stricter oversight and accountability in public hospitals.
Raza said strict disciplinary action was being taken against those involved. He said the chief physician and head of the gynecology department were suspended and asked to report to the department headquarters for further investigation.
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Actions taken by the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department – ​​Lady Wellington Hospital
Following the investigation of the latest incident, the Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education has taken the following measures:
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In addition, one female doctor, five postgraduate trainees, two nurses and one hospital employee were also suspended.
Raza said all personnel involved had been asked to submit detailed reports explaining their roles and the administrative lapses that allowed such conduct.
He added that the investigation was ongoing, with authorities reviewing how and why the incident occurred within a regulated hospital environment, while the suspended officials were expected to provide written explanations as the department considered further disciplinary action.
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Punjab Health and Medical Education Secretary Azmat Mahmood stated that accountability extends to all levels of hospital staff, from senior management to junior doctors and support staff.
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Members of the medical community condemned the behavior shown in the video, stressing that professional conduct during operations was essential. While some practitioners pointed to challenges such as staff shortages and high patient volumes in public hospitals, there was unanimous agreement that patient safety could not be compromised.
Experts noted that any lapses during high-risk procedures such as caesarean sections could have life-threatening consequences for both mothers and newborns.
