Punjab government on Saturday suspended 11 staff members, including the medical superintendent and the head of the gynaecology department at Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital, following the circulation of a controversial video showing unprofessional conduct in an operating theatre.
The video, recorded during two separate caesarean operations, appeared to show medical teams treating the procedures as a competition, with staff racing to complete surgeries faster than their colleagues. The footage sparked widespread public outrage, highlighting the need for stricter supervision and accountability in public hospitals.
Punjab Health Department spokesperson Sayed Hamad Raza said strict disciplinary action was taken against those involved. He said the medical superintendent and the head of the gynaecology department were suspended and directed to report to the department’s headquarters for further inquiry.