Lahore, 28 March 2026: The Punjab government has suspended four doctors for violating medical ethics at Lady Willingdon Hospital, after reports of a video recorded during a surgical procedure surfaced on social media and caused serious concern.
According to official sources, the accident occurred during a caesarean section, which necessitated taking immediate action based on the directives of the competent authority. A show-cause notice has also been issued to the Head of Gynecology Unit-I.
Recording videos during medical procedures constitutes a clear violation of medical ethics and undermines the dignity and privacy of patients, the notice stated, adding that such behavior does not comply with established standards of patient safety and harms public confidence in healthcare professionals.
The authorities sought clarifications from those involved regarding alleged negligence and failure to fulfill clinical responsibilities.
The Punjab government, under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, reiterated its commitment that strict adherence to professional ethics will be ensured and that the rights and dignity of patients will remain fully protected in all healthcare institutions.