Govt to inspect all pvt hospitals, diagnostic centres: DGHS

The government will begin inspection of all private hospitals and diagnostic centres across the country this month after collecting their lists from divisional directors, reports UNB.

"All the authorised and unauthorised private hospitals and diagnostic centres will be inspected by the government authorities," said Prof Dr Abul Bashar Mohammad Khurshid Alam, Director General (Health) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Wednesday.

The list of all private hospitals and diagnostic centres will be collected from divisional directors by Thursday, he told reporters after a meeting with Health Minister Zahid Malik.

Mentioning the death of ASP Anisul Karim Shipon, the DG said, "It's a matter of sorrow and shame... the death of a police officer in such a way is unacceptable. That hospital didn't have any approval.