{
  "id": 627205,
  "title": "Pakistan Medical and Dental Council directs doctors to renew registration certificates in 6 months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pakistan-medical-and-dental-council-directs-doctors-to-renew",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-12T03:40:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022246/pakistan-medical-and-dental-council-directs-doctors-to-renew-registration-certificates-in-6-months"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad, Pakistan - The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has mandated all medical and dental professionals to renew their registration certificates within six months, as per the PMDC Act, 2022 and relevant rules and regulations. This directive aims to maintain a current, accurate, and verifiable register of licensed practitioners, safeguarding both patients and the profession's integrity. The PMDC emphasizes that upholding an updated register is crucial to prevent quackery, forgery, fraudulent use of certificates, and unauthorised medical practice. The renewal process also aims to address concerns related to the misuse of registration certificates or credentials of deceased practitioners. By maintaining an up-to-date professional register, the council can identify outdated records and take necessary regulatory action. The PMDC stresses that regular renewal is a professional and ethical responsibility, providing evidence of a doctor's standing in Pakistan and internationally.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has directed all medical and dental practitioners and specialists to renew their registration certificates in accordance with the PMDC Act, 2022 and applicable rules and regulations. All doctors have been advised to renew their registration certificates within six months to ensure continued compliance with the prescribed legal,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan Medical and Dental Council mandates registration renewal within 6 months.",
    "PMDC Act 2022 and rules require updated register of licensed practitioners.",
    "Renewal process aims to prevent quackery, forgery, and unauthorised practice."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This directive underscores the PMDC's effort to tighten oversight of the medical profession, bolstering patient safety and professional integrity by ensuring only current practitioners are recognised.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}