Islamabad, Aug 5, 2025: In a shocking development, essential medical equipment worth over Rs. 12.1 million has mysteriously gone missing from Jinnah Hospital Lahore, raising serious concerns about internal mismanagement and corruption.
The vanished assets include high-value operation theater tables, air conditioners, beds, wheelchairs, and hospital furniture, all critical to patient care. The loss has sparked outrage among healthcare professionals and the public alike, who rely on the government hospital for quality treatment.
The Specialized Healthcare Department has issued a show cause notice to Dr. Shabbir Hussain, the official held responsible for the disappearance. According to the findings of a three-member inquiry committee, there is compelling evidence suggesting deliberate foul play. The committee’s report directly implicates Dr. Shabbir, alleging intentional negligence and potential involvement in the equipment theft.
The notice warns that if Dr. Shabbir fails to submit a credible explanation within the stipulated timeframe, strict disciplinary action will be taken by the Health Department. The missing assets not only highlight flaws in internal auditing but also expose deeper issues of accountability within public health institutions.
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This incident is yet another blow to public trust in the healthcare system. Citizens are now demanding transparency, immediate recovery of the stolen equipment, and legal action against all those involved in this Jinnah Hospital Lahore medical equipment theft.
