The Society of Surgeons Lahore has formally announced its newly elected leadership for the 2026 term, signaling a strategic pivot toward strengthening professional standards, expanding surgical training programmes, and improving the quality of surgical care across Lahore.

Following the viral circulation of a video showing two C-section procedures being filmed and described as a 'competition' inside Lady Willingdon Hospital's operating theatre, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) issued formal notices and initiated disciplinary proceedings. The Punjab government suspended the medical superintendent, head of gynae department, a woman medical officer, five postgraduate residents, two nurses, and a staff member — citing grave breaches of patient dignity, confidentiality, and medical ethics.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially announced the Nawaz Sharif Medical District (also called Sharif Medical City) in LDA City Lahore, with construction scheduled to begin in March 2026. The district will host specialized centers for pediatric cardiac care, blood diseases, orthopedics, burns treatment, genetic disorders, and advanced cancer therapy using modern Chinese technology — positioned directly opposite AA and BB Blocks on the Ring Road interchange to serve as a major health and investment corridor.