Sheikh Zayed Hospital Faces Financial Crisis as Government Stops Grant

Sheikh Zayed Hospital Faces Financial Crisis as Government Stops Grant

LAHORE: The Sheikh Zayed Hospital is in the midst of a financial crisis as the federal government has stopped the grants, ARY News reported.

Patients at the hospital are grappling with significant challenges as essential medicine supplies run out, and crucial medical tests remain unadministered. This unfortunate situation has forced patients to seek these tests from private laboratories.

In a recent letter, the federal government has refused to provide Sheikh Zayed Hospital with grants, citing directives from the IMF against additional funding. This decision has put the hospital’s financial stability in serious jeopardy.

While addressing the urgent need for Rs 5 billion to settle salaries and bills, the hospital’s spokesperson has revealed that contractors have halted supplies due to outstanding payments. The situation has led to a halt in critical services and further compounded the financial crisis.

It is disheartening to see a reputable healthcare institution like Sheikh Zayed Hospital struggle to provide quality healthcare services to patients due to financial constraints. The impact of this crisis extends beyond the hospital’s operations; it directly affects the patients’ well-being and access to essential medical care.

Last year, we witnessed a similar situation at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where severe shortage of medicines forced patients to rely on outside pharmacies. It is unfortunate to see another healthcare facility facing a similar crisis.

Along with the shortage of medicines, critical diagnostic equipment such as CT Scan and X-ray machines at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital were also non-functional for nearly four years.

These recurring crises highlight the need for sustained support and financial stability for our healthcare institutions. Ensuring a stable and well-funded healthcare system is crucial to provide the best possible care to patients and maintain the reputation of our hospitals.

We hope that the federal government takes immediate action to address the financial crisis at Sheikh Zayed Hospital and ensures the continuity of essential medical services for the patients who rely on its care.

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Sheikh Zayed Hospital is experiencing a financial crisis as the government has stopped providing grants. This has led to challenges for patients, including a shortage of essential medicine supplies and unadministered medical tests. The government cited IMF directives for its decision. The hospital urgently needs Rs 5 billion to settle salaries and bills. Contractors have stopped supplies due to outstanding payments. Last year, the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital also faced medicine shortages and non-functional CT Scan and X-ray machines.