Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab Sets Timeline For Effective Management Of KMC Hospitals

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday directed that the KMC hospitals should be managed more effectively within the next 10 days and all Medical Superintendents were asked to submit their proposals to improve the functioning of the hospitals

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jul, 2024) Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday directed that the KMC hospitals should be managed more effectively within the next 10 days and all Medical Superintendents were asked to submit their proposals to improve the functioning of the hospitals.

Chairing a meeting of the Medical and Health Department officials of the KMC, Murtaza Wahab said the attendance of employees must be ensured and a biometric system should be installed in all hospitals. He warned that the persistently absent employees should be dismissed according to the rules and regulations.

He emphasized enhancing medical facilities at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and activating all of its departments.

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said Karachi Metropolitan Corporation was spending a substantial amount of its budget on providing medical services to citizens. Therefore, these hospitals should play an effective role in providing standard healthcare facilities to the poor and middle-class citizens.

The Mayor also suspended the services of Senior Director Admin and Accounts of Medical Department, Rashid Sabzwari on his absent from duty.

Murtaza Wahab particularly emphasized improving the functionality of emergency wards, OPDs, and laboratories of KMC run hospitals through technical and professional skills possessed by doctors and paramedical staff. In this regard, he directed the officers that recommendations should be submitted so that after their assessment, practical steps can be taken.

He also directed that the mortuary of the KMC in Landhi should be made functional to provide nearby facilities for keeping bodies in Landhi, Korangi, Shah Faisal Colony and other adjoining areas. Furthermore, an immediate report should be submitted regarding the establishment of modern morgues in various areas of Karachi as it is an essential need of the city.

During the meeting, Mayor Karachi was briefed that 89 patients are permanently residing at the leprosy hospital of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation in Manghopir, where their care and food provisions are managed with the cooperation of welfare institutions.

Municipal Commissioner KMC S.M Afzal Zaidi, Medical Superintendent of all KMC hospitals, directors, and other relevant officers were present in the meeting.