Punjab Chief Minister(CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken strict notice of the alleged video recording incident during surgery at Lady Willingdon Hospital, directing immediate and comprehensive disciplinary action against all responsible medical and administrative staff.
Following the Chief Minister’s directives, the Punjab Health Department has initiated proceedings against senior doctors, postgraduate trainees and hospital management over violations of patient privacy, professional misconduct and administrative negligence.
Show-cause notices have been issued to relevant senior officials, while a formal reference has also been forwarded to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) for disciplinary action against five postgraduate doctors.
The doctors facing proceedings for allegedly recording a patient’s video during surgery include Dr. Tayyaba, Dr. Maham, Dr. Zainab, Dr. Ayesha, and Dr. Essa. In addition, action under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (PEEDA) Act has been initiated against former Medical Superintendent Dr. Farah, Head of Department Dr. Uzma, Senior Consultant Anesthesia Dr. Muneer, Senior Registrar Dr. Rutaba, Dr. Munazza, and Senior Woman Medical Officer Dr. Dur-e-Aram for alleged negligence, supervisory failure, and lack of institutional oversight.
Secretary Health Azmat Mahmood has sought written explanations from all concerned within seven days. Meanwhile, Secretary Law Asif Bilal Lodhi and Secretary Local Government Mian Shakeel Ahmed have been appointed as departmental hearing officers to conduct proceedings. All individuals involved have been directed to appear in person or submit their responses within the stipulated time.
Show-cause notices have also been issued to additional staff members, including former WMO Dr. Iqra Hafeez, Charge Nurse Dr. Iqra Zahid, Charge Nurse Fauzia Rashid, and hospital staff member Haseeb-ul-Rauf.