Gwadar district health committee considers action against absent staff

GWADAR: On the directive of Deputy Commissioner Naqeebullah Kakar, the District Health Committee met under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner General Dr Abdul Shakoor. The meeting aimed to improve health facilities in the district, make the performance of medical institutions more effective and ensure quality medical services for the public.

District Health Officer Dr Yasir Tahir, Medical Superintendent of the Teaching Hospital Dr Hafeez Baloch, GDA Hospital CEO Dr Nasir Sheikh Mian, Omani Grant Hospital Pasni CEO Dr Chakar Baloch, PPHI District Manager Dr Munir Baloch, District Accounts Officer Soban Baloch, Deputy DHO Dr Farooq Baloch, National Programme District Coordinator Dr Waheed Baloch, representatives of the Buildings and Roads (B&R) Department and other officials concerned attended.

Review of health issues

The meeting reviewed in detail the problems facing the health sector in Gwadar district and their solutions. It also looked at the availability of medicines in government hospitals and basic health units, the lack of medical facilities and other needs. Vacant posts in the health department, the shortage of staff and the effective delivery of medical services were also discussed.

The meeting also considered departmental action against absent doctors and other staff, and salary deductions in accordance with the rules. The aim is to ensure attendance, discipline and accountability of staff in government medical institutions.

It also stressed the need to make coordination and institutional cooperation between Omani Grant Hospital Pasni, GDA Hospital Gwadar and Teaching Hospital Gwadar more effective. This would allow better use of available resources and the provision of timely, quality medical care to patients.

The meeting further stressed that the institutions concerned should take effective measures in coordination with one another to resolve problems in the health sector, ensure timely supply of medicines, improve staff attendance and improve the performance of hospitals, so that better health facilities are available to the public.

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