Posting of seventh health secretary in 18 months raises concerns
• Adhocism prevalent in ministry despite Pims tragedy • Several wings and depts still being run through acting heads, undermining continuity ISLAMABAD: While consistency in policies is considered directly linked to the continuity of secretaries’ tenures in ministries and divisions, the federal health ministry has had its seventh secretary during the 18-month tenure of Federal Health Minister…
Over the last 18 months, the federal health ministry has seen seven secretaries appointed within its ranks, raising concerns over the ongoing ad hoc administration within the department. After the tragic incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), where 14 newborn babies perished, the health ministry continues to operate through acting heads and secretaries, undermining continuity and consistency in policies.
Despite this, Health Minister Mustafa Kamal claimed to have achieved significant accomplishments during his tenure, including expanding public-sector hospital beds and introducing telemedicine.
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