Healthcare Collapse: Heavy Brain Drain Deprives KP of of Doctors and Nurses
PESHAWAR—A mass exodus of healthcare professionals is crippling the medical infrastructure of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). High salaries, attractive benefits, and worsening local conditions abroad are driving this critical migration. In the latest wave, 55 more doctors and nurses from both public and private hospitals in Peshawar and across the province resigned from their posts to […]
PHC dismisses petitions against outsourcing of government hospitals in KP
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed six separate petitions challenging the provincial government’s decision to outsource 24 public sector hospitals under a public-private partnership model. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Fazal Jamshed ruled that the judiciary cannot interfere in state policy matters provided they remain within the parameters […]
Healthcare Facilities in KP: Budget Hits Rs275bn but Core Crises Remain Unresolved
PESHAWAR — Despite a massive surge in public funding, structural issues plague most healthcare facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the newly released Technical Working Group (TWG) Disparity Report, a severe gap persists in fund distribution. Therefore, several underprivileged regions continue to suffer from acute medical backwardness. Also Read: KP Announces Recruitment of 2,439 […]
KP Govt to Outsource 72 Hospitals to Private Sector in Major Healthcare Overhaul
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has initiated a comprehensive 48-point reform plan to modernize the province’s medical infrastructure. Under this strategy, the provincial government has decided to operate 72 hospitals through public-private partnerships (PPP) to ensure the delivery of high-quality and timely medical services to the public. Officials confirmed that advertisements for 34 […]
KP Announces Recruitment of 2,439 Healthcare Professional
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has launched a large-scale recruitment drive to fill 2,439 clinical positions across the province. This initiative aims to strengthen the regional healthcare system by hiring medical officers, dental surgeons, and nurses. Provincial Health Minister Khalique-ur-Rehman stated that the government remains committed to making healthcare services more effective. Consequently, […]
KP Hospital Outsourcing: 38 Facilities to Move to Private Sector
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation has advertised the third phase of its healthcare reforms. Under this plan, the government will implement KP hospital outsourcing for 38 facilities across the province. Consequently, these hospitals will transition to private sector management to enhance service delivery. Also Read: KP health department launches eye screening program for school […]
Rs45mn Equipment Stolen from Peshawar Institute of Cardiology
Rs45mn Equipment Stolen from Peshawar Institute of Cardiology
KP Healthcare Reforms: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Public Relief
Recent government directives to improve medical facilities show a deep awareness of public needs. However, the ultimate goal remains delivering actual results to the people. While high-level meetings signal intent, the true success of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) healthcare reforms depends on whether these orders improve treatment at the grassroots level. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail […]
KP health department launches eye screening program for school children
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has announced a major initiative to provide free eye screenings for students in government schools. The programme aims to detect vision problems and other eye-related diseases early, ensuring timely treatment and preventing future complications. Provincial Health Minister Khaliq-ur-Rehman visited Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC), Peshawar, to review the […]
Over 5mn children vaccinated against measles in KP
PESHAWAR: The health department has vaccinated 96 per cent of the target children against measles-rubella during the 12-day campaign in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to officials. They reported that 25 children had died of measles, one of the 12 vaccine-preventable childhood diseases in the province so far, mostly due to non-vaccination. The recent drive aimed to […]