LAHORE: Nuclear scientist and founder of atomic bomb Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan expressed his concerns over health issues in a meeting with a delegation of Young Doctors Association (YDA) Punjab on Monday.
Khan, in a signed statement, said the problems faced by young doctors who perform 12 hours long duty every day were not being addressed by the Punjab government appropriately.
He criticised the government for continuously reducing the health budget in the name of health reforms.
“Less than one per cent of the budget was spent on the health and medicines, while required equipments and medical experts were not available,” he said.
Khan stated that the doctors were just demanding a reform that will help them treat patients in the country and will increase their professional capabilities.
He urged the government to rework its priorities.
“Leaving poor patients at the mercy of private hospitals cannot be considered as good governance,” he said.
He agreed with the doctors’ complaint that delay in providing medicines cause many deaths.
While asking the government to immediately review service structure as promised, he also asked the young doctors to ensure the treatment of patients during their protest.
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We are a lousy nation. We have not learned a single bit from developed nations.For God sakes, give importance to your educated people.Give credit to hardworking men and women. The public would believe in stupid political dramas and believe anything these politicians would say on TV. We are being ruled by Fools who do not have real education, who have cars which they do not own, eating food they have'nt earned and living in houses they do not deserve. But we are ready to ** those who have worked really hard in their life and demanding their rights.
One more thing, *Nothing in Life is Free. Not even water. Not even health! *
Media has learned to glorify a soldier who is on duty on Eid but forgot about the doctors who is Actually saving lives in the emergency on Eid. Biased Effing Mentality!!!
AQ was involved in the nuclear program of Pakistan. Other scientists were involved too. But our public thinks that Bhutto and Nawaz made the nuclear bomb instead of the scientists. Many of these scientists are living a very hard life in Pakistan. If this nation cant respect these people, then I can't expect them to respect other professionals.. This nation is heading towards destruction. Time to educate our public! A road or rapid bus project or laptop is not worth your money. It is just a temporary solution. Invest on Professionals like teachers, engineers and doctors etc!
Considering his age, he needs support from Doctors anyway.
AQ Khan should go to Afghanistan. He is incompatible with a secular Pakistan of Jinnah.