PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project (KP HCIP) Health Department here Wednesday conducted a day long workshop to upgrade Primary Healthcare Services (PHS) in selected districts of the province. The workshop focused on the assessment of stakeholder needs for development of training modules improving the availability, utilization and quality of healthcare services. The workshop aimed to gather crucial information about existing training manuals or modules, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses, aligning them with on-ground needs and identifying potential improvements in a clear and concise manner. Advisor to Caretaker Chief Minister for Health, Dr. Riaz Anwar commended KP HCIP and said that the initiative would play pivotal role in fostering positive changes within the health system. Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan, Project Director KP-HCIP, Health Department highlighted that provincial government is committed to enhance primary healthcare services in selected districts including Haripur, Nowshera, Peshawar and Swabi. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Shoukat Ali, Director General Health Services (DGHS) KP emphasized that training provides structured learning experiences, promotes adherence to best practices and empowers healthcare professionals with up-to-date knowledge. He expressed gratitude to KP HCIP and acknowledged the vital role of the Provincial Health Services Academy (PHSA) in providing quality training to healthcare staff. APP
The workshop was also attended by DG PHSA Dr. Sahib Gul, Additional DGHS Admin, Dr. Siraj Khan and Health Officers.
