Humayun Saeed ‘disappointed’ by the rate of female doctors quitting medicine
Actor Humayun Saeed. PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/HUMAYUN SAEED
Actor and producer Humayun Saeed recently took to Twitter to share his disapointment in the rate of female doctors quitting the medical field after completing their studies. He also elaborated on how this drop-out rate can possibly be chalked down to societal pressures faced by female doctors.
He tweeted, “Disappointed to find out that only 1 out of 4 female doctors practice after graduation in Pakistan because of family pressure.” He teased a possible new project on the topic, writing, “Thinking of a new project, maybe to highlight this issue. Let’s encourage women to pursue their dreams.”
The Meray Paas Tum Ho actor also added a hashtag that read, “Doctor Bahu [daughter-in-law].”
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) January 31, 2022
A fan shared their excitement over the possibility of a new project based on the issues faced by female doctors. The wrote, “Would love to see something constructive on this important topic. Much needed. Doctor bahu who should be a good cook and [should also make] gol roti.”
— Anilaasif (@Anilaas86842161) January 31, 2022