Khairpur — Prominent social activists of Khairpur have accused the administration of Civil Hospital Khairpur of large-scale corruption and malpractice. Speaking at a press conference outside the Medical Superintendent’s (MS) office, social leaders Naveed Memon, Tariq Ali, Sajid Memon, and Faiz Ali Katohar alleged that corruption within the hospital has reached record levels.
According to the activists, several doctors are allegedly working on “visa contracts” and are not regularly attending their duties. They claimed that hospital management and staff are illegally charging thousands of rupees from each patient under the pretext of MRI and CT scan tests — resulting in daily corruption worth millions of rupees.
The activists announced their intention to take legal action, stating that a formal case would soon be filed in court with documentary evidence proving the corruption and irregularities. They also demanded that the Sindh Health Department launch a transparent inquiry into the hospital’s financial dealings and administrative functioning.
On the other hand, the administration of Civil Hospital Khairpur strongly rejected the allegations, terming them baseless and politically motivated. In an official statement, hospital representatives condemned the act of holding a press conference directly in front of the MS office, calling it an “unethical and illegal practice.”
The hospital spokesperson said, “If anyone wishes to hold a press conference, it should be done at the Press Club or any other appropriate venue — not inside hospital premises where patients are being treated.”
The statement added that a few days earlier, Medical Superintendent Dr. Masroor Zia Shah was attending an online meeting with the provincial health management department when one of the self-proclaimed social activists insisted on meeting him immediately. When the meeting could not take place, the individual allegedly became upset and began spreading false allegations against the hospital.
Rejecting claims of corruption, the hospital administration maintained that Civil Hospital Khairpur continues to provide all essential healthcare facilities to patients, including diagnostic and emergency services. They further stated that if anyone has a genuine complaint, it should be reported through official channels, and necessary corrective action would be taken after verification.
However, they warned that spreading “baseless and fabricated information” damages the institution’s reputation and demoralizes the medical staff who are working under difficult conditions.
Observers note that this is not the first time Civil Hospital Khairpur has been accused of irregularities. Over the years, multiple complaints have emerged from the public regarding alleged bribery, poor patient care, and lack of transparency in the use of government funds. Despite repeated assurances by provincial health officials, meaningful reforms have yet to materialize.
