Quetta Health Secretary Outlines Reform Agenda for Provincial Healthcare

Quetta: Following the appointment of Mujeeb-ur-Rehman as the new Secretary of Health for Balochistan, a comprehensive meeting of health department officials was convened to discuss and strategize the improvement of medical services across the province. This assembly brought together top sector officials to brief the new secretary and outline the steps being taken to reform healthcare services, as per the directives of Balochistan’s Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Balochistan, the meeting was attended by various key officials including Special Secretary Health Shahak Baloch, Additional Secretaries Arif Khan and Khaliq Zehri, Chief Planning Officer Dr. Ghulam Mustafa, and other department heads. Health Secretary Mujeeb-ur-Rehman underscored the provincial government’s commitment to significantly enhance the health infrastructure, focusing on both emergency and routine care in government hospitals.

The session highlighted the crucial role of tertiary care hospitals in Quetta, which serve not just the local population but the entire province. Secretary Mujeeb-ur-Rehman issued directives for immediate improvement in hospital conditions, calling for written reports on current challenges to facilitate ongoing review and efficient resource allocation. He emphasized the importance of departmental reforms, robust management, and accountability to ensure corruption-free and effective healthcare delivery.

The new health secretary’s firm stance on reform and anti-corruption measures signals a determined shift towards enhancing the quality of health services in Balochistan, aiming for a transparent and service-oriented healthcare system.

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