Action against 'derelict docs urged

OUR STAFF REPORTER KOT ADDU - The Dera Ghazi Khan commissioner led an anti-dengue awareness walk here and also visited the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital and the municipal office. The walk started from the hospital and culminated at the municipal office. Muzaffargarh District Coordination Officer Tahir Khurshed. MPA Ahmad Yaar Hanjra, Assistant Commissioner Makhdoom Shafiq, Market Committee Chairman Arif, Senator Mian Amjad Abbas, political leaders and social circles were also present. At the municipal officer, the commissioner was briefed on the ongoing development projects in the area. PML N district president Muhammad Arshad Godara and the market committee chairman arrived late at the meeting. They demanded immediate posting of a medical superintendent at the hospital. In addition, the doctors at the hospital have been accused of dereliction since most of them are running their private clinics. Likewise, the labs are not working properly and patients are facing difficulties. However, the commissioner asked the DCO to take steps to address the grievances. He also directed the district health officer to visit the hospital twice a weak.

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