US EditionCM Maryam Orders Arrest of 2 Pakpattan Hospital Officials, Suspends 3 Doctors Following Infant Deaths
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited the District Headquarters Hospital Pakpattan on July 4, 2025, following the deaths of 20 children between June 16 and 22.
- The deaths were linked to gross medical negligence and complications from untrained midwives, while preliminary reports ruled out oxygen shortage despite initial claims.
- Maryam ordered the arrests of the hospital's Medical Superintendent Dr Adnan Ghaffar and CEO Dr Sohail, suspended three pediatric doctors, and directed inquiries into the hospital's protocols and referral practices.
- The facility was stocked with 45 oxygen cylinders, while Maryam instructed all public hospitals in Punjab to activate emergency protocols "Code Red" and "Code Blue," in addition to shutting down four unauthorized private healthcare centers.
- Maryam vowed strict accountability for negligence, criticized service and medicine shortages, and assured development funds while launching a formal inquiry and ordering administrative changes.
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MS, CEO of DHQ Hospital Pakpattan arrested over deaths of 20 children
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Hospital Negligence in Pakpattan: 20 Child Deaths Lead to Arrest of Senior Health Officials – Pashto News and Current Affairs Channel
Pakpattan: A tragic case of hospital negligence in Pakpattan has led to the arrest of two senior health officials. On Saturday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital and ordered strict action. During her surprise visit, she instructed the police to arrest MS Dr Adnan Ghaffar and CEO Health Dr Sohail. Both were taken into custody directly from the hospital premises. Government sources revealed that th…
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