Chief Minister Sindh orders inquiry about maladministration in Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad

Karachi, June 20, 2013 (PPI-OT): Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah while taking serious notice of a news item about maladministration corruption and political interference in Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad has sought report from the Secretary Health immediately. He has also directed Chairman of Chief Minister’s inspection team (CMIT) for urgent inquiry into the matter.

Sindh Chief Minister expressing his dissatisfaction and displeasure over the reported situation of the hospital, said that Liaquat University Hospital (Hyd) was one of the most important hospital which was catering the needs of hundreds of poor and needy patients of province especially interior Sindh on daily basis “ Maladministration, corruption and political interference would not be tolerated at any cost” he added. He further directed the provincial health authorities to take prompt measures to improve the situation and suffering poor and needy patients may be provided relief on urgent basis.

Sindh Chief Minister asked the Secretary Health to personally visit the hospital to ascertain the situation on the ground and initiate departmental action against the negligent officers and officials of the Hospital.

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