𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐤𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐤𝐨𝐭
The Chairperson of the SHRC Iqbal Ahmed Detho, along with Assistant Commissioner Shahdadkot, Mohsin Ali Shaikh, and other government stakeholders, conducted an official visit to Taluka Hospital Shahdadkot. The visit aimed to assess healthcare facilities, staff performance, and the overall condition of the hospital, revealing several critical issues requiring urgent attention.
Dr. Israr Lashari, Medical Superintendent of Taluka Hospital Shahdadkot, briefed the Chairperson on the hospital’s current situation, highlighting key challenges and areas needing improvement.
Observations:
- Staff shortage: The hospital is facing an acute shortage of medical and paramedical staff, with several key positions unfilled, affecting patient care.
- Lack of specialist doctors: The absence of specialists in general surgery, pediatrics, cardiology, and ophthalmology forces patients to travel long distances for treatment.
- Poor cleanliness and hygiene: Wards, corridors, and washrooms were found to be unhygienic, with ineffective waste disposal posing health risks.
Recommendations:
- Immediate recruitment of essential staff.
- Deployment of specialist doctors to improve patient care.
- Strict cleanliness measures and proper waste management.
- Regular monitoring and inspections to maintain service quality.
- Addressing the shortage of essential medicines.
Conclusion:
The visit underscored serious concerns that require urgent action to improve the hospital’s healthcare services. The Chairperson emphasized the need for immediate steps to ensure better medical facilities for the local community.
