PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister of Health, Syed Qasim Ali Shah presided over first E-Kachehri live session alongside Health Secretary Mahmood Aslam Wazir through social media website.

Addressing session, Minister said that engaging with public through social media platforms is sign of good governance and it bridges gap between government and its public. During session, Minister Shah personally responded to queries and concerns raised by public.

Director General Health Dr. Shaukat Ali, Chief HSRU Dr. Khalil, Director General Drugs Dr. Abbas, Director General IMU Dr. Ijaz, Director Public Health Dr. Arshad Roghani, CEO Sehat Sahulat Programme Initiative Dr. Riaz Tanoli, and relevant stakeholders were present.

Session received around fifteen questions regarding health services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical Teaching Institutions (KP MTIz), most of which were addressed directly by Minister Qasim Ali Shah, while inquiries regarding specific matters were directed to relevant authorities.

Health Secretary Mahmood Aslam Wazir highlighted at onset of session that addressing public complaints through social media platforms is an integral part of their professional responsibilities.

Similarly, 15 questions about Directorate General of Drugs and Pharmacies services were received, and responses were promptly provided by relevant quarters.

In response to one query, Dr. Akram Allah disclosed that their project has initiated Geo Tagging of private clinics under supervision of Health Care Commission. Geo Tagging of approximately 34,000 clinics across province has already commenced, including nearly 20,000 quack clinics.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 15 2024

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