Karachi: A viral video showing a dance performance inside an X-ray room at a public health facility in Kashmore has triggered disciplinary action against a staff member and sparked serious concerns about the state of governance and professionalism in Sindh’s public healthcare system.
The incident occurred at the Taluka Headquarters Hospital (THQ) Kashmore, being managed under the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI). In the video circulating widely on social media, a Khwaja Sara can be seen dancing inside the X-ray room, a highly sensitive clinical area, while the act was reportedly recorded during official duty hours.
Following public outrage, the hospital administration issued a show-cause notice to X-ray technician Abdul Nabi, directing him to submit a written explanation within 24 hours. According to the official notice, the administration has sought clarification on how such an incident was allowed to take place inside the X-ray room, whether the technician was present at the time, and what role, if any, he played in facilitating or allowing the activity.
The notice warns that failure to provide a satisfactory explanation within the stipulated time will result in strict disciplinary action under relevant rules. Hospital officials have acknowledged that the incident has not only damaged the institution’s reputation but has also raised serious concerns regarding workplace discipline, security and adherence to professional standards.
While authorities have initiated action against an individual, the incident has exposed deeper systemic issues within Sindh’s public healthcare sector, particularly in rural and underserved districts where oversight mechanisms remain weak.
Health experts say such occurrences reflect a troubling lack of accountability and supervision in public health facilities, where even critical clinical spaces are not being safeguarded against misuse. They warn that the absence of strict administrative control and professional discipline undermines the credibility of public sector healthcare.
Residents and social media users have reacted strongly, questioning how such activities could take place in a government health facility meant for patient care. Many have pointed out that repeated incidents of mismanagement and negligence are eroding public trust in state-run hospitals.
As confidence in public healthcare continues to decline, a growing number of patients are being pushed towards private clinics and unqualified practitioners, often at significantly higher costs and with serious risks to patient safety.
Observers stress that unless meaningful accountability is ensured and systemic reforms are introduced, such incidents will continue to surface, further weakening an already strained public health system in the province.
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