Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited Children Hospital and Ganga Ram Hospital today and reviewed the upgradation work of both hospitals. CM Mohsin Naqvi expressed his indignation over seeing beds, equipment, furniture and other items lying outside during construction work and reprimanded the hospital administration over committing lapse in their duties.Mohsin Naqvi stated that making no arrangements for the safety of items during construction work amounts to negligence.There is neither any reason nor any logic for not protecting the uninstalled items despite continuation of work for the last 15 days. CM directed to compile a record of uninstalled items and should be kept safe at an appropriate place.CM inspected construction work for the upgradation of OPD block and emergency block of Children Hospital. CM directed to review the design of Dental Block. Mohsin Naqvi directed to increase the number of beds in the emergency block adding that the upgradation work should be completed at the earliest. CM was briefed about progress being made on the upgradation work. CM Mohsin Naqvi reached Ganga Ram Hospital after visiting Children Hospital and inspected the upgradation work at the Indoor Block. CM shook hands with the labourers and urged them to continue their work with more hard work. CM directed to complete the project soon by working in three shifts adding that quality gas and electrical wiring should be ensured during upgradation work. CM issued directions to Secretary C&W for early completion of the upgradation work. Provincial Minister for SHC&ME Doctor Javed Akram, Provincial Minister for Information Amir Mir, Secretary Health, Secretary C&W, Vice Chancellor University of Child Health Sciences, MD Children Hospital, Dean Children Hospital, Principal Fatima Jinnah Medical College, MS Ganga Ram Hospital and concerned officials were also present on the occasion.
