Pakistani Health Minister Advocates Contract-Based Staffing and Private Sector Leadership for Public Hospitals

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal argues that managing hospital operations falls to local government officials rather than federal ministers, proposing contract-based hiring and a private-sector CEO for PIMS. A new executive director has recently taken charge at the institute amid these administrative debates.

31 Aug, 02:30 — 31 Aug, 02:30

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Health minister opposes ‘permanent’ staff in public sector hospitals

• Mustafa Kamal says not minister’s job to manage a hospital; says elected mayor or his team should be looking after Pims affairs • Suggests bringing in CEO from private sector; all hirings on contract, performance-basis • New Pims ED takes charge, vows to prioritise patient safety ISLAMABAD: Days after a tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) claimed the lives of 14 newborn babies, Health Minister Mustafa Kamal seemingly stirred another hornet’s nest by suggesting t...

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Pakistani Health Minister Advocates Contract-Based Staffing and Private Sector Leadership for Public Hospitals

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