ISLAMABAD: Serious administrative concerns have emerged at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences after repeated electricity load shedding and water shortages reportedly disrupted normal operations, leaving patients and their attendants struggling in extreme summer heat.
According to reports from the hospital, power outages and suspension of water supply have become a routine issue at the country’s major public healthcare facility. Patients waiting for treatment, as well as their families, complained of severe discomfort due to the lack of basic utilities during high temperatures.
Visitors at the hospital said the situation has created immense difficulties for those already dealing with medical emergencies. Several attendants claimed that access to drinking water and washroom facilities was also affected because of the ongoing water disruption.
The worsening conditions have sparked criticism of the hospital administration, with questions being raised about emergency preparedness and the maintenance of essential infrastructure at one of the capital’s largest government hospitals.
Healthcare experts say uninterrupted electricity and water supply are critical for hospitals, especially during heatwaves and peak summer months when patient inflow increases significantly. Any disruption in these services can directly impact patient care, hygiene standards, and the working conditions of medical staff.
The latest situation has also intensified public debate over the condition of government hospitals in Pakistan and the urgent need for improved management, infrastructure upgrades, and accountability mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for citizens.
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