Security Guard caught treating patients at DG Khan cardiac hospital

DERA GHAZI KHAN: Authorities have launched an inquiry after a video went viral on social media showing a security guard treating patients at a government heart hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan.

According to reports, the incident took place at the Sardar Fateh Muhammad Khan Buzdar Institute of Cardiology, where a patient was brought to the emergency ward with chest pain. Shockingly, instead of medical staff, a security guard was seen examining the patient and even performing an ECG.

Officials have taken notice of the incident and ordered an investigation into the matter.

Taking notice of the incident after the video surfaced online, the Deputy Commissioner of Dera Ghazi Khan formed a three-member inquiry committee headed by the Additional Medical Superintendent (AMS) of the cardiology institute. Officials said action will be taken against those found negligent based on the committee’s findings.