The Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore is facing a critical shortage of beds, leading to patients being treated in corridors and even on footpaths. The emergency department is particularly affected, with patients receiving care in wheelchairs due to the lack of available beds. Despite claims of improved healthcare facilities, no additional beds have been provided. Beautification spending outweighed the enhancement of beds.
LAHORE: The Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore has been facing a severe shortage of beds, resulting in patients being treated in the hospital’s corridors or even on footpaths, ARY News reported.
The situation in the emergency department is worse as patients are being treated care in wheelchairs due to a lack of available beds. ARY News obtained a video in which the patients can be seen receiving the drips while lying on a footpath.
Despite the provincial government’s claims of providing better healthcare facilities, sources within the hospital have confirmed that no additional beds were provided to the emergency department.
The lack of interest by the health department is leading to a shortage of space for patients. The Medical Superintendent of the Punjab Institute of Cardiology is unaware of the bed shortage.
The sources said that recently the revamping was done in the hospital but a huge amount of money was spent on beautification but number of beds were not enhanced.
Recent reports have highlighted a concerning issue plaguing the healthcare system in Lahore. Disturbingly, patients are being treated on the footpaths outside hospitals due to the overwhelming influx of individuals seeking medical attention. This alarming situation calls for immediate attention and proactive measures from both healthcare authorities and the community at large. The sight of individuals, often in distress, receiving medical care in outdoor settings is a stark reflection of the strain on healthcare facilities and the urgent need for systemic improvements. The underlying issues contributing to this predicament must be thoroughly examined, and collaborative efforts are essential to address the root causes. It is imperative for public health officials, policymakers, and citizens to come together to identify viable solutions and implement necessary reforms. By raising awareness and promoting a concerted response, we can work towards ensuring that every individual has access to dignified and proper healthcare, irrespective of the challenges faced by the healthcare system as a whole.
Source: ARY NEWS
Patients at Lahore’s Punjab Institute of Cardiology are facing a critical shortage of beds, leading to treatment being administered in corridors and even on footpaths. The emergency department is particularly affected, with patients receiving care in wheelchairs due to the lack of available beds. Despite claims of improved healthcare facilities, no additional beds have been provided. The hospital’s revamping focused on beautification rather than increasing bed capacity. The Medical Superintendent is reportedly unaware of the bed shortage. This lack of interest from the health department is resulting in a severe shortage of space for patients.
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