CM Buzdar extends ad hoc doctors’ contract

Issues instructions for disbursement of salary to healthcare staff

LAHORE:

Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has ordered extension of the contract of ad hoc doctors and other staff of Punjab Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department by a year.

The chief minister said the initiative would provide relief to thousands of ad hoc doctors and other staff. He also directed the authorities concerned to ensure the disbursement of the salary of the ad hoc employees.

He also issued instructions for the removal of all hurdles besides prompt measures for the disbursement of salary to the doctors.

Chief Minister Buzdar said the government was fully aware of the problems of ad hoc doctors who were serving ailing humanity. The government would leave no stone unturned in solving the problems of doctors in future as well and would take all necessary steps for the betterment of the health sector, he said.

He said every possible step would be taken to facilitate the ad hoc doctors and other staff as Punjab government appreciates the services of doctors, nurses and other paramedical staff.

Meanwhile, felicitating the nation on New Year, Chief Minister Buzdar termed the launch of Naya Pakistan National Health Card a gift for the people of Punjab. “It is not merely a card but a comprehensive programme for the welfare of the common people.”

He said the PTI government would continue to serve the deprived segment of society with the same zeal in 2022 as well.

He said the journey of public service would continue in the coming year with the same spirit. “Our resolve is higher than the challenges,” he added.

He said 2022 would bring new hope for the nation and the government would set new records of progress and development in the history of the country.

“Any effort made by the opposition to create hindrances in the national development will be foiled.”

Published in The Express Tribune, January 2^nd, 2022.