PESHAWAR: A representative delegation of the Professional Doctors Association (PDA) led by Dr Saleem Khan Yousafzai on Sunday called on Health Secretary Muhammad Abid Majeed to discuss the problems being faced by the doctors in the province. The four-member delegation also apprised the health secretary regarding the problems doctors face in various hospitals of the province and the shortage of proper machinery. The delegation also demanded release of professional allowance for doctors in Saidu Medical College, Kanjo Khan Medical College Swabi and MTIs hospitals. Promotion of 342 doctors and to take action against those doctors who did not submit their performance reports to health department were came under discussion. The delegation informed Secretary Health that the promotion of the doctors should be made on merits.

Source: Pakistan Today December 31, 2017 11:14 UTC