Doctors in the hospital’s medical department stopped work, severely affecting emergency services. The incident took place on Monday night when 17-year-old patient Nisar Ali, who was suffering from respiratory problems, was brought to Jinnah Hospital by his family for treatment. The family said that the doctors refused to admit the patient to the ICU, due to which Nisar Ali’s condition deteriorated and he died. After the incident, the family staged a strong protest at the hospital along with the body. The family alleged that the doctors not only refused to provide a bed to the patient but also mistreated him, in response to which the attendants tortured Dr Shiva Ram.
According to CCTV footage, 10 to 15 people forcibly entered the ICU and dragged Dr Shiva Ram out. According to Dr Shiva Ram, only 9 beds were available in the ICU and all were full, due to which it was impossible to admit new patients.
He said that due to the unavailability of beds, the patient was directed to be shifted to another ward. After the incident, doctors of the Emergency Medicine Department of Jinnah Hospital stopped working in protest against the violence, due to which patients coming to the emergency room faced severe difficulties. According to Senior Medical Officer Dr. Waqar, initial treatment in emergency situations is provided by medical doctors, in whose absence the situation can become serious. On the other hand, the family alleges that Nisar Ali lost his life due to the alleged negligence and inhumane behavior of the doctors.