KARACHI:Caretaker Provincial Minister for Health, Dr Saadia Rizvi paid a surprise visit to Civil Hospital Karachi and expressed her at overall condition of the hospital including attendance of staff, cleanliness and delivery of services.
She visited several sections of the hospital and talked with patients and their attendants about the services and facilities provided by the authorities. CHK Medical Superintendent Dr Tousif Ahmed briefed the minister about services and facilities. He informed that CHK was equipped with all latest technologies as compared to any private hospital and all such services and facilities were free of cost for people.
Rizvi also went through waste disposal unit and cherished the staff for their work. She appreciated the management and the skills of Dr Tousif Ahmed for their efficiency on duty.
She also inquired the issues related to staff and doctors specially their routine shifts or timing and directed the authorities to resolve these issues on priority basis and submit the report.
She informed that surprises visits would continue in future as well including health facilities of interior Sindh. “All officers and officials are directed to maintain discipline and ensure punctuality. No excuses will be acceptable in this regard,” she concluded.