15/02/2023
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has taken several steps to support the rights of doctors in Pakistan. Some of the key initiatives taken by the government in this regard are:
Increase in Salaries: The PTI government has approved an increase in salaries for government employees, including doctors. The government also provided a special allowance to doctors and other healthcare workers who were on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19.
Health Card Scheme: The government introduced the Sehat Sahulat Program, a health card scheme that provides free medical treatment to families living below the poverty line. This program also covers the medical expenses of doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Health Insurance Scheme: The government also launched the Health Insurance Scheme, which provides health insurance coverage to government employees, including doctors.
Reforms in Healthcare System: The government has initiated a number of reforms in the healthcare system to improve the working conditions of doctors and other healthcare professionals. These reforms include the establishment of new medical colleges and hospitals, upgrading of existing facilities, and provision of modern medical equipment and technology.
Protection of Doctors: The government has taken steps to protect doctors from violence and harassment. It has introduced the Medical Teaching Institutions (MTI) Reforms Act, which provides legal protection to doctors and other healthcare professionals against violence and harassment by patients or their attendants.
Promotion of Research: The government has also taken steps to promote research in the medical field. It has established the Pakistan Medical Research Council (PMRC) to promote and coordinate medical research in the country. The government has also provided funding and other support to researchers and scientists working in the medical field.
Overall, the PTI government has taken several steps to support the rights of doctors in Pakistan. These initiatives include increasing salaries, providing health insurance coverage, introducing health card schemes, protecting doctors from violence and harassment, and promoting research in the medical field.
