PPP Demands Removal of Hospital MS in Wana
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chapter in Lower South Waziristan has called for the immediate removal of the Medical Superintendent (MS) of District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Wana, alleging administrative failures, inadequate healthcare facilities, and poor management. The demand was made during a press conference by PPP Lower South Waziristan president Amanullah Wazir on Wednesday.
Allegations Against Incumbent MS
Wazir alleged that the incumbent MS, a retired army colonel, had failed to ensure effective delivery of healthcare services to residents of the district. He stated, “Human lives cannot be put at risk because of administrative incompetence. The government should appoint a qualified and competent Medical Superintendent without delay.”
Shortage of Doctors and Misuse of Staff
Wazir claimed that although 45 doctors were posted at the hospital, fewer than half regularly attended duty, resulting in inadequate medical care for patients. He further alleged that Class-IV employees were performing tasks assigned to trained medical staff, including operating X-ray equipment in the emergency department.
Non-Functional Equipment and Budget Irregularities
He also claimed that the hospital’s MRI machine had remained out of service for several years and that a number of essential healthcare facilities were unavailable. The PPP leader further alleged irregularities in the utilisation of the hospital’s annual budget and called for an independent inquiry, claiming that administrative shortcomings and the lack of adequate medical facilities had contributed to avoidable loss of life.
Appeal for Government Intervention
Wazir urged the federal and provincial governments, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department, and the relevant authorities to investigate the allegations, take action against anyone found responsible, and introduce urgent measures to improve healthcare services in the district. The hospital administration and the relevant authorities could not be reached for comment by the time this report went to press.
