11/02/2026
Prof. Dr. Nausherwan Burki Leads High-Level Review to Fast-Track Operationalization of KICH & Children Hospital
On 10th February 2026, Chairman of the Policy Board, Medical Teaching Institutions (MTIs), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, visited the Khyber Institute of Child Health (KICH) and Children Hospital, Peshawar, to comprehensively review the progress of the project, identify existing shortcomings, and ensure the speedy operationalization of the hospital.
The distinguished delegation was warmly received by Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, Chairman Board of Governors, Dr. Suleman Daud Khan, Member BoG, Dr. Sher Bahadur, Director KICH & Children Hospital, along with senior officials from the Communication & Works (C&W) Department, PEPAC, and other key stakeholders.
During the visit, detailed discussions were held regarding infrastructure development, service readiness, financial planning, and administrative preparedness, with a strong focus on removing operational bottlenecks and expediting pending processes. Chairman Prof. Dr. Nausherwan Burki and his team emphasized coordinated action, accountability, and timely decision-making to transform KICH & Children Hospital into a fully functional, state-of-the-art pediatric facility serving the children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with excellence and efficiency.
Dr. Muhammad Rafiq meticulously highlighted the last-minute operational obstacles and presented clearly defined, actionable solutions, upon which the Chairman, Policy Board Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, expressed full concurrence and assured immediate facilitative support to prevent any adverse impact arising from potential delays in the project’s completion and operationalization..