PMDC fines Fatima Jinnah Medical University Rs20 million over student’s hostel death
LAHORE: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has fined Fatima Jinnah Medical University Rs20 million over the death of student Farihah Ibrahim in a hostel.
The PMDC’s disciplinary committee decided on the fine after reviewing the facts. The university had also been directed to take additional measures for the safety and welfare of students.
The documents said the university was directed to introduce medical health check-ups for students, effective monitoring, counselling for female students, harassment prevention and mentorship programmes.
After Farihah Ibrahim’s death, the PMDC had sought details of the incident and an explanation from the university. After approval by the PMDC council, the decision on the fine was sent to the university.
Fatima Jinnah Medical University has also filed a review petition against the decision to impose the Rs20 million fine.
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