LAHORE, May 07 In view of the ongoing emergency circumstances in
the country, an urgent meeting of the Academic Council was called under
the Chairmanship of Principal Ameer Uddin Medical College/PGMI, Prof.
Al-Fareed Zafar at the Committee Room of Lahore General Hospital.
The meeting was attended by all faculty members of the institution
Including Medical Superintendent Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain and MS PINS
Dr. Umar Ishaq along with a large number of administrative doctors.
During the meeting, it was decided to place all LGH departments on high
alert to effectively deal with any unforeseen circumstances or disaster
scenario. Principal Prof. Al-Fareed Zafar appointed Prof. Armghan Israr
Mirza as Director of Disaster Management and directed to ensure full
coordination across all departments to face any critical situation with
courage and resilience. The faculty members were given detailed
briefings regarding the preparedness of their respective departments.
Principal LGH also directed the Director of Disaster Management to
remain in constant liaison with the Blood Donation Society of Ameer
Uddin Medical College to ensure timely blood supply to injured patients
when required.
Prof. Al-Fareed Zafar instructed that life-saving drugs, required blood
group stocks be ensured and that all healthcare professionals remain
alert round the clock with their mobile phones switched on. He strictly
advised that no employee should leave his station without prior
permission from the competent authority.
Principal AMC also emphasized about ensuring the availability of beds in
all wards beyond the Emergency Department, keeping all Operation
Theatres and medical equipment fully functional, maintaining standby
ambulances, updating generators and ensuring that security personnel
remain vigilant following all SOPs.
Furthermore, Principal issued directives to administrative doctors,
nursing administration, storekeepers of all departments and the
in-charge of the Blood Bank to intensify supervision within their
respective areas.
Addressing the Academic Council Meeting, Prof. Al-Fareed Zafar stated
that the country is in safe hands and emphasized the need for national
unity. He lauded the spirit of the nation standing shoulder to shoulder
with the Armed Forces like an unbreakable wall against any aggression.
He expressed firm resolve that health professionals and medical students
of PGMI, AMC, and LGH will not hesitate in fulfilling their professional
duties and if needed, will work on the front lines 24/7 to provide the
best possible medical care to patients and the injured ones.