Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken a major step to improve healthcare services by banning the use of mobile phones by doctors and nurses during their duty hours in government hospitals. According to the new order, medical staff are not allowed to make phone calls, use social media, or record videos while they are on duty.
This decision is meant to reduce distractions at work and make sure that doctors and nurses give their full attention to their patients. The goal is to bring more discipline to hospital environments and improve the overall quality of patient care. The government believes that constant use of mobile phones has become a serious problem, as it takes time and focus away from patients who need proper care and attention.
To ensure that this rule is followed, strict action will be taken against those who break it. Anyone caught using a mobile phone during work hours could be punished under the PEEDA Act. This could lead to serious consequences, including being suspended from their job or even being fired, depending on how serious the violation is.
This move is part of a bigger plan by the Punjab government to improve the healthcare system by making it more efficient and accountable. Many people have supported the decision, saying that it shows the government is serious about putting patients first and improving public hospitals. However, some have raised concerns, pointing out that in emergencies, medical staff may need to use their phones to communicate quickly with other departments or family members.
Even with these concerns, the government is confident that this step will lead to better-managed hospitals, more professional behavior from staff, and improved services for patients across the province.
