Ad-din seeks time to continue treatment of patients

Ad-din Hospital authorities have requested the government to suspend the licence cancellation order temporarily, saying the move could put the lives of 110 admitted patients, including critically ill ones, at risk.

In an application submitted to the secretary of the Health Services Division, the hospital authorities said many of the 110 patients currently receiving treatment are in critical condition and immediate transfer to other hospitals could increase health risks.

The application, signed by the hospital’s Executive Director Professor Jamalunnesa, said the authorities would appeal the licence cancellation decision through legal procedures while taking steps to improve the hospital’s facilities and management system.

The hospital said several corrective measures have already been taken, including modernising the premises, improving ventilation facilities, shutting down bakery operations at the medical college building and bringing necessary changes to management.

According to the hospital authorities, nine patients are currently being treated at the ICU and HDU, two at the CCU, 43 at the NICU, 29 at the children’s ward, eight at the gynaecology and maternity ward, six at the women’s surgery ward, two at the women’s medicine ward, three at the men’s medicine ward and eight in cabins.

The hospital said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has already instructed six hospitals to provide treatment to referred patients. However, many families are reluctant to move patients immediately due to financial difficulties and health concerns.

The authorities requested that the licence cancellation order remain suspended on humanitarian grounds, at least until all admitted patients complete their treatment, saying uninterrupted services would reduce suffering and health risks.

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