PM makes surprise visits to hospitals, police station in various Punjab cities

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday made surprise visits to different hospitals in Sargodha, Khushab and Talagang, as well as a police station to examine the quality of public services there.

The step was part of his initiative to make unannounced visits to public entities including hospitals, police stations, schools, shelter homes and development schemes.

The prime minister, who arrived without any security detail and any prior notice, was accompanied by Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Zafar Mirza.

The objective was to show compassion to the people and have a direct check on the administration and the standard of the services being provided to the masses.

During his visit to District Headquarters Hospital in Sargodha, the prime minister interacted with the attendants, listened to their grievances and inquired about the quality of the healthcare.

He expressed concerns over the overload of patients at the hospital as the facility catered to the patients coming from nearby areas including Bhera, Khushab, Mianwali and Pind Dadan Khan. He also discussed the possibilities to expand the facility.

Khan visited the paediatric ward wherein he was also told about the excessive overload and dearth of the required facilities.

Later, he visited District Headquarters Hospital in Khushab and asked the hospital administration about the load of the patients, besides inquiring after the health of patients.

The prime minister also visited the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Talagang. He reviewed the facilities and asked the people about the quality of the healthcare services.

The administration of the hospital apprised him about the problems particularly the dilapidated condition of the road to hospital.

During his visit to the city police station in Talagang, the prime minister examined the record of the public complaints and asked the staff about their working.