28/03/2026
The Surgery Race That Outraged Whole Nation
A surgery room is meant to save lives, not test speed. But a viral video from Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital has triggered nationwide outrage after doctors were allegedly seen filming and informally “racing” during C-section procedures. 😳🏥
⚠️ The most disturbing part?
This wasn’t just about a video. It raised chilling concerns about patient dignity, surgical discipline, infection risks, and whether ego was allowed to enter a space where only precision should matter.
📍 The fallout has been swift:
Punjab’s health authorities have suspended the postgraduate training of four doctors, sought explanations from senior hospital leadership, and formed a special inquiry committee after Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique personally visited the hospital.
📱🚫 Officials have also reminded all hospitals that mobile phone use during patient treatment is strictly banned, calling the incident a case of ethical and criminal negligence.
💬 But the bigger question now haunting everyone:
If such behavior can happen inside an operating theatre, how safe are patients really?
This is bigger than one hospital. It’s a wake-up call for the entire healthcare system.
👉 Read the full shocking story on Medical News Pakistan's website.
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