The Punjab Health and Population Department is facing strong criticism over alleged mismanagement during the inauguration of the Community Health Inspectors Program held in Lahore. Thousands of Lady Health Workers from across Punjab, including remote districts, were summoned to the event amid severe winter conditions.
According to sources, many participants were required to travel for up to three days in harsh weather. Due to poor arrangements and prolonged journeys, several health workers reportedly fell ill, raising serious concerns about planning and the welfare of frontline staff.
Officials familiar with the matter stated that the program could have been organized on a smaller scale in Lahore or nearby districts. Such an approach would have reduced travel distances, ensured better coordination, and resulted in significant savings of public funds. Instead, private vehicles were hired from each district, with expenses reportedly running into millions of rupees. In addition, government vehicles and fuel were also used extensively, further increasing overall costs.
The large-scale mobilization of transport led to the closure of routine health offices in several districts, disrupting essential services. Critics argue that unnecessary movement of personnel, excessive use of vehicles, and poor logistical plannin