Hello Everyone !

I am participating in the Steem Atlas initiative, contest organized by @mohammadfaisal and today I am excited to share a visit to one of the key places in my city , the Government Teaching Hospital Sargodha.

This is one of the main hospitals in our area that provides free check ups and medicines to patients. I hope this post helps you explore and understand the functioning, atmosphere, and current situation of this hospital.

We started our journey by taking a rickshaw to the main gate of the Government Teaching Hospital. As we entered, we noticed a wide lane for vehicles and bikes to move inside.

^{Main gate of hospital}

On one side, there’s a shortcut pathway for pedestrians, which leads to various departments of the hospital.
The hospital is quite large, with separate buildings for different diseases and treatment sections.

^{Pathway inside the hospital leading to all departments for cars and bikes}

As we moved toward the park area, we saw some people sitting and waiting for their turn with doctors.

Since this is a free government hospital, people usually come here for free checkups and medicines provided by the government.

^{Park and shortcut pathway to the canteen and other departments}

However, this time the hospital seemed quite empty. We soon found out that most of the doctors were on strike and only emergency cases were being handled.

There was also construction happening on one side, where new buildings are being developed, including a cardiology center for heart patients.

^{Construction site of the upcoming Cardiology Centre}

While walking, we also saw a man selling roasted grams and foxnuts (makhanay).
We asked him the price – it was 100 rupees per quarter kilo.

^{Uncle selling roasted grams and foxnuts for 150 rupees per quarter kilo (cost: 3.57 Steem)}

Later, we went to the canteen just to have a look.It was well stocked with cold drinks, juices, snacks, and some emergency essentials.

^{Hospital canteen with snacks, cold drinks, and emergency items}

After that, we walked towards the area where training is given to new medical students.

^{Department for doctors and medical students' training}

Next to it, there is a department for patients with external wounds.In this department, patients who have any type of external injury like wounds, cuts, fractures, or other injuries on any part of the body are treated and checked free of cost.

^{Department for treating external wounds and minor injuries}

One month ago, I had visited this department to get my nose checked.The doctors prescribed me some medicines, which I am still taking.

^{Only emergency patients were being checked, regular patients were not attended due to the doctor’s strike.}

This time, I wanted to get a follow up check up for my nose again, but because of the doctors' strike, it was not possible.

^{I visited this department last month for my nose checkup. Due to the doctor’s strike this time, I couldn’t get checked again and had to buy the same medicine from a pharmacy for Rs. 1000, which is approximately 23.80 STEEM .}

So we simply went to the counter, collected my prescribed medicines, and left without getting a fresh check-up.

^{This is the registration counter where we receive our number for doctor visits,but it was closed .}

The registration counters were closed, and doctors were not available.So, we only collected the medicines and came back without a check up.

After that, we decided to visit the TB Hospital, which is located inside the Government Teaching Hospital premises, about a 5minute walk away. This department is specially made for patients who are suffering from tuberculosis and has a separate building and setup.

^{This is the TB hospital for treating TB patients.}

As we reached the entrance, we saw a notice asking everyone to wear face masks before entering. Since TB is a contagious disease, safety precautions are strictly followed. We didn’t have masks, so we bought three from a nearby stall for 10 rupees each.

^{We bought 3 face masks for 30 rupees, which is equivalent to 0.71 STEEM.}

Inside, the TB Hospital was calm and quiet. We had come for my younger sister’s monthly follow up checkup.

^{This is my sister waiting outside the doctor's room for her number.}

Due to the ongoing strike, the slip counter was closed, so we went directly to the doctor’s room with her old reports and card.

One doctor was present, but they were not doing full checkups only issuing prescriptions based on previous records. The doctor checked her last report and gave a list of her monthly medicines.

^{We went to the registration room where all patient data is saved. They searched for my sister's details and added this month's data.}

Next, we went to the medicine counter, where the staff checked her file, gave the free medicines, and marked the next visit date on her card.

Even though the hospital was not fully operational, the staff was cooperative and the process was smooth.

^{This is her report for this month, and they updated her data into the report. Afterward, she received her one-month medicines.}

After finishing everything, we came out and drank some aloobukhara (plum) juice from a stall outside two glasses for 120 rupees. It was refreshing after the hot weather.

^{We drank plum juice which cost 120 rupees (approximately 2.86 STEEM).}

Finally, we took a rickshaw and returned home. The fare was 150 rupees for three people, as it cost 50 rupees per person. By the way, today’s Steem price is 42 rupees, so this short hospital visit cost us a little more than 3 Steem.

This was my complete tour of the Government Teaching Hospital in Sargodha.I hope it gave you a clear idea about the hospital's facilities and the current situation during the strike.

Normally, this hospital is full of patients, activity, and medical services, helping countless people with free treatment.However, due to ongoing protests and strikes, patients are facing a lot of difficulties.I hope the government will resolve these issues soon so that the public can get proper medical care again.

STEEM Atlas map code
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That's it from today’s blog. I hope you liked it. With best wishes. Now I would like to invite:
@neelofer @norat, @mesola to participate in this amazing contest.

Thanks a lot for reading.

Regards: @hudamalik20