UPPER DIR: Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sadiq Ali conducted a surprise visit to District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) Dir, where 32 staff members, including 19 doctors, were reportedly found absent from their designated places of duty.
The additional deputy commissioner was accompanied by the Additional Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), District Monitoring Officer of the Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU) Health Upper Dir, and an inspector from the Health Care Commission Upper Dir.
During the inspection, doctors and paramedical staff assigned duties according to the official roster were found absent from their respective postings. Some of the absent medical personnel were reportedly examining patients at private clinics, which were sealed on the spot.
Following the inspection, orders were issued to initiate departmental proceedings against the officers and officials found absent during the visit under the relevant Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Efficiency and Discipline (E&D) Rules, 2011.
The surprise inspection forms part of efforts to monitor staff attendance and ensure accountability in public healthcare facilities. Further action against the absent personnel will be taken in accordance with the applicable rules.