Staff Reporter:
QUETTA: In an unannounced visit to Mufti Mahmood Hospital in Kuchlak, Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti exposed a series of alarming issues, sending the hospital staff into a frenzy. The Chief Minister expressed his severe disappointment over the absence of doctors and medical staff and the deplorable sanitation conditions within the hospital premises.
As soon as Chief Minister Bugti arrived, the hospital staff were seen scrambling, indicating an apparent lack of readiness and organization. The Chief Minister’s unexpected inspection was aimed at evaluating the hospital’s operational efficiency and the quality of healthcare services provided to the people of Balochistan.
During his visit, Chief Minister Bugti directly addressed the Medical Superintendent (MS) of Mufti Mahmood Hospital, urging for transparency and accountability. “Don’t cover up, tell the facts,” he demanded, pressing the MS for an honest account of the hospital’s deficiencies.
In a stern directive, Chief Minister Bugti ordered the immediate suspension of absent staff. Accompanied by Special Secretary Health Mujeeb Qambrani, he emphasized the necessity for drastic improvements. “Billions of rupees are allocated for the treatment of poor people, yet the results are unsatisfactory,” the Chief Minister lamented.
The Chief Minister mandated a two-day ultimatum to enhance the attendance of doctors and medical staff and to rectify the sanitation issues. He warned that strict action would follow if significant improvements were not observed within the stipulated time.
This surprise visit underscores Chief Minister Bugti’s commitment to ensuring that public healthcare facilities operate efficiently and that the funds allocated for the welfare of the poor are utilized effectively. The residents of Kuchlak and the broader Balochistan region now await the promised reforms, hopeful for a tangible enhancement in their healthcare services.
