SC takes notice of infants' deaths in Sargodha hospital

E-Paper | March 14, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took notice of infants dying in Sargodha’s District Headquarters (DHQ) Teaching Hospital and has summoned a report from the Punjab Health Secretary within 48 hours.

Two infants died today, taking the overall death toll in the past week to 27.

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Meanwhile, medical superintendent of the DHQ and some other officials have been suspended for their alleged negligence that led to the deaths of newborn babies following an inquiry conducted by the Punjab government.

The Punjab chapter of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) is observing a boycott over the arrest of the hospital's medical team members.

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It has been alleged that the reason for the deaths was due to absence of facilities, including unavailability of oxygen and incubators shortage, and negligence of the doctors.

However, PMA's Sargodha President Dr Sikander Warraich had refuted the charges of negligence of doctors or staff, saying the children had not died due to negligence of the medical staff.

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khanm

Nov 25, 2014 11:23am

Dr Sikander Warraich had refuted the charges of negligence of doctors or staff...would you enlightened us being a doctor you should know it better.... SC notice is a bit too late...... failed to understand what is suspension... it a crime and should be dealt with accordingly... SC please make a note of this as well...

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Shah

Nov 25, 2014 12:33pm

Era of suo moto notices began yet again, better late than never..Khadim e Aala should be held accountable after faulty performance of last 7 years.

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Confused

Nov 25, 2014 01:41pm

This is not the Supreme Court's job. Its the job of the Punjab government.

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Zahid

Nov 25, 2014 02:30pm

Hope taking notice of such sensitive human issue shall not lead to revival of much condemned era of suo moto of highhandedness. Rather the apex court under present CJ shall deal with even suo moto actions with even-handed giving ample opportunity of defense to the accused! This country must have a sigh of relief after two consecutive CJs, one of among them was cruel and the second one a meek person! The present one appears to be just, honest and brave person! Let us hope he be proved the same!

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Ali

Nov 25, 2014 03:38pm

Thanks God at last some institution has taken a notice......! Mr. Shahbaz Sharif is responsible for all these deaths.

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