Punjab government has suspended four doctors and sought explanations from senior officials after a video surfaced from Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore.
According to an official notification issued on Friday, Medical Superintendent Dr. Farah Inam and Head of the Gynecology Department Prof. Dr. Uzma Hussain have been directed to submit their explanations within three days.
Authorities have also suspended the postgraduate training of four doctors, including Dr. Tayyaba Fatima Toor, Dr. Maham Amin, Dr. Zainab Tahir and Ayesha Afzal. The doctors have been instructed to report to the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department following the disciplinary action.
The competent authority termed the incident a serious case of negligence in the discharge of official duties, highlighting malpractice and administrative lapses.
The Current also contacted King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore, for a response.
A spokesperson said, “There is no response from the college, but the Chief Minister’s complaint cell has taken notice of the official complaint (4795913). All four PGRS have been suspended.”
Reports indicate that the video shows doctors inside an operating theatre during surgical procedures, where they appeared to treat the environment like a competition.
Commentary in the footage suggests that teams attempted to complete surgeries in the shortest possible time.
The incident reportedly took place during C-section procedures. Despite a clear ban on recording inside operating rooms, the procedures were filmed, raising serious concerns about patient privacy and professional conduct.
