Large Stock of Government Medicines Allegedly Diverted From Hospital
Five employees of Gujranwala Teaching Hospital have been suspended after a large quantity of government-owned medicines was reportedly recovered from a private warehouse.
The recovery has raised serious concerns about possible theft and illegal diversion of medicines meant for patients at the public hospital.
According to sources, the medicines belonged to Gujranwala Teaching Hospital and were allegedly removed from official stocks.
Authorities suspect that the medicines were being diverted for sale in the open market.
The incident has prompted the Punjab Health Department to launch an immediate investigation.
Officials are examining how the medicines were taken out of the hospital and transferred to a private storage facility.
Assistant Professor, Medical Officer and Pharmacist Among Suspended Staff
Following the discovery, authorities suspended five hospital employees.
Those suspended include an assistant professor, a medical officer and a pharmacist.
A storekeeper and a ward cleaner were also suspended in connection with the case.
All five employees have been directed to report to the Health Department.
The suspensions are being treated as an administrative measure while the investigation continues.
Authorities have not yet announced whether criminal proceedings will be initiated.
Further action is expected to depend on the findings of the inquiry.
Fact-Finding Committee Ordered to Report Within 24 Hours
The Health Department has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged theft.
The committee will determine how such a large quantity of government medicines was removed from Gujranwala Teaching Hospital.
Investigators will also examine hospital inventory records and identify officials responsible for handling and storing medicines.
The inquiry is expected to review whether proper procedures were followed for the receipt, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical supplies.
Officials will also investigate whether the medicines were intended for illegal sale outside the government healthcare system.
The committee has been given 24 hours to complete its initial investigation and submit a report.
The findings are expected to determine responsibility and recommend further departmental or legal action against anyone found involved.
The case has raised questions about medicine management and internal monitoring at public healthcare facilities.
Authorities are expected to take further action once the fact-finding report is submitted.
