A viral video has ignited the Lahore hospital surgery video controversy, prompting swift action from the Punjab government.
The footage, reportedly filmed inside Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore, appears to show doctors behaving inappropriately during Caesarean section procedures. The clip spread rapidly across social media, raising serious concerns about professional conduct and patient dignity in the operating theatre.
According to reports, two C‑section deliveries were underway at the same time in a single operating room. The video allegedly shows doctors and staff flashing victory signs and posing for the camera during the procedures.
Voices in the clip suggest there was an informal “competition” among doctors to finish their surgeries first. Critics say such alleged behaviour trivialises a serious medical procedure and could compromise both patient safety and ethical standards.
How unprofessional and criminal act done by the surgical staff of Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan.
They didn’t only committed gross negligence during two separate surgical procedures at the same time inside a single operating theatre but they filmed it too.
They… pic.twitter.com/mQxSU5HBS2
— Dr Shama Junejo (@ShamaJunejo) March 27, 2026Punjab Government Takes Immediate Action
Following the public backlash, the Punjab government took immediate notice and sought an explanation from the hospital administration.
The Department of Specialised Healthcare has directed Medical Superintendent Dr Farah Inam and Head of Gynaecology Professor Dr Uzma Hussain to submit written replies within three days.
Authorities have also suspended the postgraduate training of four doctors said to be involved in the incident.
Health officials have described the episode as a serious breach of medical ethics and professional norms. Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique stated that such conduct disrespects patient dignity and violates established operating theatre protocols.
Health Secretary Azmat Mahmood warned that disciplinary proceedings will follow if the hospital’s responses are found unsatisfactory.
The incident has intensified debate around accountability and oversight in public healthcare facilities. Officials stressed that such behaviour is strictly prohibited under hospital procedures and government regulations. The case has been cited as a clear example of negligence in official duties, reinforcing calls for stricter enforcement of medical ethics and operating theatre guidelines.
