KP Doctors Demand Audit of Sehat Card Plus Program

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Doctors Association (PDA) has called for a thorough audit of the Sehat Card Plus programme, investigations into alleged financial irregularities in public health institutions, and the recruitment of approximately 600 district specialists to address staff shortages in provincial hospitals. In a 20-point proposal submitted to Health Adviser Dr Nigar Johar Khan, PDA President Dr Amir Taj Khan advocated for comprehensive reforms in healthcare governance, doctors' service matters, and public health service delivery.

The association sought the dissolution of existing boards of governors for medical teaching institutions and other health-related bodies, with appointments based on merit and professional competence. The PDA also demanded high-level inquiries into corruption and financial irregularities, with strict action taken against those found responsible.

The proposal called for an independent audit of the Sehat Card Plus programme, with the programme moved directly under the provincial government rather than the State Life Insurance Corporation. Additionally, the PDA requested a confidential audit of medicine contracts and a review of procurement procedures.