Health secretary takes stock of Pims’ administrative, operational challenges

Federal Health Secretary Nadeem Mehboob visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) on Monday to assess the hospital's administrative and operational challenges, growing patient load, and preparations for the new emergency department. During the visit, he reviewed staff availability against the increasing number of patients, examined ongoing development schemes, and discussed matters related to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).

The secretary inspected the new emergency department and reviewed preparations for its operationalization. Hospital administration provided details on current facilities and steps for recruiting necessary staff. The secretary directed the administration to prioritize addressing administrative and operational issues at Pims and improve medical facilities and hospital management, focusing on effective human-resource management.

Pims Executive Director Tanwir Khaliq, Joint Executive Director, and department heads briefed the secretary on the hospital's operational matters and initiatives. Meanwhile, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Pims organized a two-day arthroplasty workshop, aiming to enhance surgical skills of orthopaedic surgeons, postgraduate trainees, and fellows.

Renowned national and international arthroplasty surgeons participated as faculty. The workshop attracted 120 participants from across the country, emphasizing the importance of such academic activities in strengthening surgical expertise and providing state-of-the-art joint replacement services at public-sector hospitals.