15/10/2026
MD directs discipline/ punctuality to provide timely/quality consultations & healthcare services to patients
Date: October 15, 2026
An urgent high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Medical Director Prof. Dr. Muhammad Said to address critical clinical operational matters and ensure optimal healthcare services to patients.
The meeting, held in the MMC Conference Room, was attended by all Clinical Chairpersons and Heads of Departments.
During the session, the MD directed for strict discipline and complete punctuality. He directed ensuring biometric attendance for all faculty members and hospital personnel to ensure presence of staff and accountability. The MD said that official working hours are from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM, adding that staff availability during official hours directly impacts overall hospital efficiency and patient satisfaction. The MD directed strict adherence to official duty timing.
Special attention was directed toward the timely beginning of outpatient department services. The department heads were instructed to ensure that patient consultations begin strictly on schedule according to prescribed OPD timings to reduce waiting times for visiting patients.
The meeting also addressed the issue of extended waiting lists for surgeries in certain clinical departments, with the chair directing the implementation of immediate, proactive measures to streamline patient flow and accelerate delivery of healthcare.
Regarding surgical services, the chair stressed the importance of strictly observing operation theatre schedules to maximize the efficient utilization of available facilities and minimize delays in surgical procedures.
For the benefit of patients, it was decided to divide the neurosurgery team in two A and B and increase their OT days to minimize delays in surgical procedures and resolve the issue of long waiting lists for surgeries.
Furthermore, the meeting thoroughly evaluated the functioning and operational performance of Institutional Based Private Practice and outlined strategies to strengthen its effectiveness for the benefit of both patients and clinicians.
Concluding the meeting, Medical Director Prof. Dr. Muhammad Said issued clear directives to all Clinical Chairpersons and Heads of Departments to ensure full compliance with all discussed matters and decision taken to facilitate patients and uphold the highest standards of healthcare delivery at hospital.