Health Minister Proposes Augmenting Healthcare Inspections

News Desk

Lahore: Health Minister Dr Jamal Nasir proposed enhancing healthcare inspections by including at least one doctor in the Healthcare Commission’s inspection teams.

Dr Nasir also mentioned the inclusion of specialised doctors in relevant fields for assessing specialised healthcare facilities as part of the inspection teams.

While speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 33rd FAMILYCON-2023, organised by the Pakistan Academy of Family Physicians, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Punjab Caretaker Minister Dr Jamal Nasir underscored that clinics and laboratories of qualified doctors would not be sealed without prior notice.

He further instructed the Punjab Healthcare Commission to refrain from taking any action without valid reasons.

Regarding the transfer and posting of doctors in government hospitals, Dr Jamal asserted the sole authority of his department, making it clear that district administration officers do not have power in this regard.

Health Minister praised the efforts of doctors, especially those serving multiple patients on a single bed in a show of support for the medical community.

Minister Nasir assured the government’s commitment to upholding the honour of doctors while discouraging disrespectful behaviour towards them. He also called for unity within the medical profession to protect its dignity.

Interim Minister also highlighted the achievement of ensuring 100 percent medicine availability in primary healthcare department hospitals, emphasising the government’s dedication to enhancing the health service delivery system in the province under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi.