MUZAFFARGARH: The future of the doctors and staff of the two Punjab Social Security Health Management Company hospitals is uncertain.

The families of thousands of poor mill workers who come daily for treatment in these hospitals are also facing problems.

The employees of these hospitals have been going through a crunch time due to a lack of service structure and only five per cent increase in salaries in the current financial year.

Khawaja Muhammad Younis, chairman of the company’s board of directors, recently resigned. After the vacancy of the posts of CEO and CFO of the company, there was a fear of closure of the company.

According to sources, despite limited resources and payment of limited salaries to doctors and medical staff, the best medical facilities are being provided to the poor mill workers and their families in both the hospitals operating in Muzaffargarh and Manga Mandi.

The employees apprehend that the hospital in Muzaffargarh is being shifted to PESSI – the social security institution – which may jeopardise their future.

Published in Dawn, December 11th, 2021