Recruitment and Procurement Ban in Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical ComplexRecruitment and Procurement Ban in Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex The Provincial Health Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Syed Qasim Ali Shah, has imposed a complete ban on all forms of recruitment and equipment purchases at the Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex in Nowshera district. This decision follows an investigation that revealed widespread irregularities in recent hiring practices. Hundreds of individuals were recruited without proper authorization, with many being relatives of high-ranking officials within the hospital and medical faculty or former members of the Board of Governors. Additionally, the investigation uncovered unnecessary equipment purchases in recent years, leading to substantial liabilities for the hospital pharmacy. In a notice issued by the Ministry of Health, the minister stated that a ban has been placed on all recruitments and procurement of equipment, except for emergency medicines. All ongoing recruitment processes have been ordered to cease immediately, and any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Health Minister. Relevant authorities have been instructed to implement the directive and report their compliance to the Ministry. This move is intended to address the irregularities and ensure transparency in the management of the medical complex.
Provincial Health Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah gestures during a meeting on March 26, 2024. Facebook/Syed Qasim Ali Shah
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah has imposed a ban on all forms of recruitment and purchase of equipment at the Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex in Nowshera district.
The decision comes after the government discovered that hundreds of people had recently been recruited without prior approval from the relevant authorities. Furthermore, it was discovered that the majority of these recruits were close relatives of individuals holding senior positions within the hospital and medical faculty or former members of the Board of Governors (BoG).
Furthermore, the purchase of various equipments in recent years has been carried out without any real need for them. This has resulted in significant liabilities for the hospital pharmacy, amounting to several million rupees.
The Ministry of Health issued a notice stating: “The Minister of Health is pleased to impose a ban on all types of recruitments and procurement of equipment except for the procurement of emergency medicines required for the immediate and urgent care of patients. All ongoing recruitment processes must be stopped immediately. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Minister of Health.” The notice further directed the relevant authorities to take necessary measures in accordance with this directive and to keep the Ministry informed of their compliance.
