LGH Introduces Administrative Zones to Strengthen Patient Care and Daily Monitoring

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE, July 5: Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has introduced a new administrative zoning system aimed at improving patient care, enhancing hospital cleanliness, and strengthening daily oversight of medical services as part of the Punjab government’s healthcare reform agenda.
The initiative has been launched in line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Health Vision” and under the directions of Principal PGMI and Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal.
Under the new mechanism, the hospital has been divided into multiple administrative zones, with senior doctors designated as focal persons responsible for monitoring specific areas. The appointed officials include Medical Superintendent (MS) Prof. Dr. Fryad Hussain, Dr. Samina Taufeeq, Dr. Javed Mumtaz, Dr. Mubeen Anwar, Dr. Kausar Shaheen, Dr. Sanam Ullah Yar, Dr. Sundas Tahir, and Dr. Asia Noor.
Prof. Farooq Afzal said the system replaces traditional administrative practices with a structured daily monitoring framework covering hospital management, patient care, ward conditions, and sanitation standards.
He added that the designated administrative doctors, assisted by nursing and sanitation supervisors, will conduct comprehensive daily inspections of their assigned zones. The inspections will assess clinical services, nursing care, paramedical staff performance, and hygiene conditions, with daily reports submitted to the Medical Superintendent.
Prof. Dr. Fryad Hussain said responsibilities have also been assigned to Additional Medical Superintendents (AMS) and Deputy Medical Superintendents (DMS), with formal notifications outlining their respective zones and duties.
According to the hospital administration, the AMS (Administration) and DMS (Administration) will oversee cleanliness and staff performance, while the AMS (Security) will supervise security operations. The Chief Pharmacist will provide daily updates on medicine availability, and the Deputy Chief Nursing Superintendent will conduct routine inspections of the Emergency Department and other hospital units.
Prof. Fryad Hussain said the new monitoring system is intended to improve transparency across all departments, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicines and essential healthcare services, particularly for patients travelling from remote areas.
He warned that negligence in assigned responsibilities or delays in submitting daily monitoring reports would result in strict administrative action.