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LAHORE: A viral video from Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore showed postgraduate doctors allegedly racing during two simultaneous C-section surgeries, raising patient safety and privacy concerns. The footage has drawn widespread public condemnation and prompted official inquiries.
The 27-second clip captured two medical teams performing caesarean sections in the same operation theatre while staff commented on a competition to finish faster. Voices in the video reportedly mentioned that Dr. Issa would judge the “fastest surgery,” with doctors including Dr. Tayyaba Fatima Toor, Dr. Ayesha Afzal, and others taking part. The recording violated strict hospital rules against mobile phone use in the operating theatre, sparking questions about patient consent and medical ethics.
Hospital authorities acted swiftly. Medical Superintendent Dr. Farah Inam initiated an internal inquiry, while the Punjab Health Department suspended postgraduate training for four doctors: Dr. Tayyaba Fatima Toor, Dr. Maham Amin, Dr. Zainab Tahir, and Dr. Ayesha Afzal. Dr. Inam and Gynecology Head Prof. Dr. Uzma Hussain were summoned to explain the lapse within three days. The incident also highlighted enforcement of Punjab’s ban on mobile phones during duty hours, part of broader measures promoted by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to ensure focus and discipline in public hospitals.
Public reaction has been largely critical, emphasizing breaches of confidentiality and the risks of hastened procedures. Many social media users condemned the act as unethical, though some described the exchanges in the video as “light-hearted banter.” Medical professionals have stressed that patient safety and consent must remain central, particularly in sensitive gynecological care.
The episode follows ongoing Punjab Health Department directives issued in 2024-2025, discouraging healthcare workers from sharing patient-related content online. Lady Willingdon Hospital, a key government facility for women’s health in Lahore, has faced scrutiny over staff compliance with these policies.
The inquiry remains ongoing. Further disciplinary action, including fines or additional suspensions, may follow based on official findings. The incident adds to broader concerns over social media use in healthcare and reinforces the need for stricter oversight of hospital protocols and professional conduct.
