The provincial health department has notified the appointment of Dr Abdul Aziz Sodhar as the medical superintendent (MS) at the Sindh Government Hospital in New Karachi.
The doctor, a grade 19 officer, was admitted to the intensive care unit earlier this month after taking sedatives. His suicide note explained how section officers had demanded bribes from him for a posting after his return from leave. The note was widely shared on social media, and has resulted in action against those named in the letter. It also mentioned earlier bribe attempts by officers at various positions in government hospitals and health departments.
Following his recovery, the doctor along with his family met Health Secretary Zulfikar Shah. In that meeting, he expressed his desire to be posted in Karachi.
To facilitate the doctor, the health department transferred the MS of the Sindh Government Hospital to the Rural Health Center of Keamari district and appointed him in his place.
A document of the health department, seen by The Express Tribune, states that it has issued 5017 show-cause notices to doctors since January 1, with services of 39 doctors terminated during that time.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 21st, 2023.
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