LAHORE – A video showing doctors apparently competing during two separate C-section surgeries at Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore has gone viral, prompting swift action by the Punjab government.
The footage reportedly shows two surgeries being conducted simultaneously while doctors and staff made victory gestures, raising serious ethical concerns.
Following the video’s circulation, the government issued a notice to the hospital’s Medical Superintendent and Head of the Gynecology Department, requesting explanations within three days.
Official Complaint (4795913) submitted against the surgical team at Lady Willingdon Hospital.
Patient safety and sterile OTs are not negotiable. We expect a transparent inquiry into this mockery of medical protocols. #Lahore #PublicSafety @CMComplaintCell https://t.co/6bvtF0ad7a— SN (@syedmuhammadno9) March 27, 2026
Additionally, the postgraduate training of four doctors involved in the incident has been suspended.
Authorities condemned the actions, stating that such behavior violates medical ethics and is strictly prohibited under hospital SOPs and government regulations.
The incident was also described as a severe example of negligence in fulfilling official duties.
