DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Advisor to the Chief Minister on health Ihtesham Ali on Tuesday reiterated the provincial government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption in the health department.
He warned that any individual found engaging in corrupt practices would face strict legal action.
Speaking as the chief guest at the second District Health Officers Conference held in Peshawar, CM aide on health emphasized the moral and professional responsibility of health officials, stating, “Allah Almighty has chosen you to serve the suffering humanity, and you will one day answer for your duties.”
The conference, attended by senior health officials, including the Secretary Health, Special Secretary, DG Health, and District Health Officers (DHOs) from across the province, provided a platform to discuss the state of healthcare facilities, anti-polio initiatives, medicine supplies, and other operational matters.
Ihtesham Ali directed officials to meet district targets before the next conference and emphasized the recruitment of contract doctors to address staffing shortages.
He called for a collective effort to improve the health department, urging officials to work within the available resources to make the sector a model for others.
Ali outlined specific steps to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
DHOs were instructed to prioritize field inspections alongside office work to identify shortcomings in health centers and monitor staff attendance.
Regular performance evaluations were encouraged to ensure accountability and improve service delivery.
Officials were tasked with ensuring the timely availability of medicines and addressing negligence by vendors.
He stressed the removal of obstacles and deficiencies in urgent health services to avoid inconvenience to the public.
“Despite challenges, we must work together to provide the best possible health facilities to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” he said.
The advisor called for prompt reporting of issues requiring central intervention, ensuring swift resolution.
He urged health officials to uphold transparency and accountability while striving to enhance healthcare delivery across the province.
