Lahore, (PR) : Ombudsman Punjab Maj (r) Azam Suleman Khan has intervened to ensure that 42 sanitary workers (janitorial staff) of DHQ Hospital Jhelum received over Rs.9.3 million in outstanding salaries.
In a statement released today, a spokesperson revealed that 42 sanitary workers at DHQ Hospital Jhelum approached the ombudsman’s office with a request to release their five months’ salaries. Taking notice of the situation, Ombudsman Punjab directed the director project management unit, primary and secondary healthcare Lahore/medical superintendent DHQ hospital to resolve the matter and submit a report to his office.
As a result of the intervention of the ombudsman’s office, a legal relief exceeding Rs.9.3 million has been extended to the 42 sanitary workers who have thanked the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab for its effective role in addressing their complaint.