Woman gives birth outside Raiwind hospital after being refused entry by staff

[HAIDER]

A woman in Raiwind gave birth outside the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ), Raiwind early Monday morning after staff at the hospital refused to treat her.

Initial investigation conducted by the hospital suggests that a lady health worker refused Sameera Bibi — who was experiencing severe labour pains — any medical help because "there were no doctors available at the hospital in the early hours of the morning."

Bystanders at the scene told DawnNews that no Rescue 1122 ambulances were available at the hospital, and one had to be called to the scene. By the time it arrived, however, the child had already been born.

When contacted, Punjab Minister for Health Khawaja Imran Nazir told DawnNews that the provincial ministry had ordered an inquiry into the matter.

"No doctor or staff member involved in the incident will be spared and a committee has been formed to look into this matter," Nazir said.

"All gynaecology-related facilities are available at THQ Raiwind," Secretary Health Ali Jan Khan told DawnNews while reiterating that a committee had been formed to probe the matter.

According to sources within the hospital, the inquiry team created by the provincial government has reached the THQ and an investigation into the matter is underway.

"The child and the woman are both safe, and the hospital is also conducting an inquiry into the matter," said THQ Medical Superintendent Doctor Amir.

The hospital is just miles away from ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif's Jati Umra residence in Raiwind.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Secretary General Jahangir Tareen lashed out on the PML-N and the Punjab government while condemning the incident.

"The birth of a child on the road outside THQ Riwind is condemnable," he said while adding that Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif should be ashamed that such an incident occurred in his region.

Earlier this year, on January 1, Zohra Bibi, 60, of Tibbi Kambovan, lost her life on the floor of Jinnah Hospital in Lahore because there were no beds available at the medical facility.

Investigation into the case had revealed that the woman, who was experiencing severe pain, also visited DHQ Kasur and was refused treatment there, before visiting the Lahore hospital.
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[Divergent]

This is appalling. Absolutely disgusting, this woman should be compensated and that lady who refused entry needs to go under investigation. Regardless of no Drs around, providing a room and privacy was the most humane thing to do instead of allowing her to deliver the baby on the street. Disgraceful.

 

[war&peace]

Line all the staff who refused her the entry and shoot those sons and daughters of bitches right there in front of the public.

 

[El Sidd]

Pakistan apparently now has a seat at the Human Rights Council.

Like jootay bhigo bhigo kay parne walay hain inke

 

[UniverseWatcher]

....and they call themselves Muslims lmao but from top to bottom everyone is doing something against the teaching of Islam if they get a chance, actually not a chance but they will do it in your face....

 

[Thəorətic Muslim]

Not as much exposure as the equally unfortunate Indian related event.

 

[Isotope]

A woman in Raiwind gave birth outside the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ), Raiwind early Monday morning after staff at the hospital refused to treat her.

Initial investigation conducted by the hospital suggests that a lady health worker refused Sameera Bibi — who was experiencing severe labour pains — any medical help because "there were no doctors available at the hospital in the early hours of the morning."

Bystanders at the scene told DawnNews that no Rescue 1122 ambulances were available at the hospital, and one had to be called to the scene. By the time it arrived, however, the child had already been born.

When contacted, Punjab Minister for Health Khawaja Imran Nazir told DawnNews that the provincial ministry had ordered an inquiry into the matter.

"No doctor or staff member involved in the incident will be spared and a committee has been formed to look into this matter," Nazir said.

"All gynaecology-related facilities are available at THQ Raiwind," Secretary Health Ali Jan Khan told DawnNews while reiterating that a committee had been formed to probe the matter.

According to sources within the hospital, the inquiry team created by the provincial government has reached the THQ and an investigation into the matter is underway.

"The child and the woman are both safe, and the hospital is also conducting an inquiry into the matter," said THQ Medical Superintendent Doctor Amir.

The hospital is just miles away from ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif's Jati Umra residence in Raiwind.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Secretary General Jahangir Tareen lashed out on the PML-N and the Punjab government while condemning the incident.

"The birth of a child on the road outside THQ Riwind is condemnable," he said while adding that Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif should be ashamed that such an incident occurred in his region.

Earlier this year, on January 1, Zohra Bibi, 60, of Tibbi Kambovan, lost her life on the floor of Jinnah Hospital in Lahore because there were no beds available at the medical facility.

Investigation into the case had revealed that the woman, who was experiencing severe pain, also visited DHQ Kasur and was refused treatment there, before visiting the Lahore hospital.
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Really sad to see the helplessness of the man and the woman laying helplessly on the street. Have a heart people.

 

[khanasifm]

I do not know what kind of people r hired as staff in these hospitals, very cruel

 

[The Diplomat]

Line all the staff who refused her the entry and shoot those sons and daughters of bitches right there in front of the public.

Two wrongs don't make a right. The staff should be investigated and fired, the court should also send them to jail.

 

[war&peace]

Two wrongs don't make a right. The staff should be investigated and fired, the court should also send them to jail.

Laws need revisions. Current laws are too soft and ineffective. We are dealing with desensitised inhuman people so they need to be dealt as such for at least 2-3 years.

 

[VCheng]

Initial investigation conducted by the hospital suggests that a lady health worker refused Sameera Bibi — who was experiencing severe labour pains — any medical help because "there were no doctors available at the hospital in the early hours of the morning."

Let's wait until the investigation is complete, and keep in mind all the consequences of a chronically underfunded and grossly mismanaged health care system that is woefully inadequate in meeting the requirements of the population it is supposed to serve.

 

[Dastaan]

woman gives birth outside Lahore's ganga ram hospital

 

[Verve]

Line all the staff who refused her the entry and shoot

Do the same to the politicians and bureaucrats ...

 

[war&peace]

Do the same to the politicians and bureaucrats ...

That's true

 

[Trango Towers]

Let's wait until the investigation is complete, and keep in mind all the consequences of a chronically underfunded and grossly mismanaged health care system that is woefully inadequate in meeting the requirements of the population it is supposed to serve.

Sorry but if I saw my worst enemy and she was in labour I would help her. Even an animal I would help. There is simply no excuse for this. Those responsible should be flogged and hard. Hospital management should be fined like 50 lakh to set an example. In India and Pakistan this is happening all to often