Dr. Mah Rang Lango, a postgraduate surgeon at a government hospital in Balochistan, has come under scrutiny for allegedly neglecting her patients while focusing on organizing an overseas trip from Karachi.
This development is unexpected given her outspoken stance on the declining state of public institutions in Balochistan, particularly the shortage of healthcare and educational resources.
Sources suggest that Dr. Lango has been occupied with her travel arrangements for the past two weeks, leading to concerns about her dedication to her professional duties.
Critics have raised the issue of a public servant, entrusted with the care of patients, prioritizing personal leisure while continuing to draw her salary. This contradiction has sparked significant backlash.
Under the regulations of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), postgraduate doctors are allowed a maximum of 15 days of leave every six months, pending approval from their supervisors. However, Dr. Lango has frequently been seen engaging in protests rather than fulfilling her hospital responsibilities, as reflected in her social media posts.
Should the Balochistan government decide to take action against Dr. Lango for her repeated absences, it is expected that she may portray herself as a victim, using potential threats to garner public sympathy.
Dr. Lango’s case is not an isolated incident. Several members of the Unity Committee are also accused of collecting government salaries while failing to report to work, all while criticizing the government from which they benefit.
