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PESHAWAR - Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, chaired a high-level meeting to review the performance, funding, and healthcare services of Medical Teaching Institutions (MTIs) across the province. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including the Secretaries of Finance, Health, and Law, the Chief Minister’s Focal Person on MTIs, and other senior officials. The primary focus of the discussion was to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of MTIs while maintaining their administrative autonomy.
Participants discussed establishment of clear performance evaluation criteria for MTIs, the implementation of third-party audits, and the conduct of regular evaluations to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services. The Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of optimizing public health services without compromising the autonomy of these institutions and ensuring the judicious use of public funds. Consultative workshop held on countering violent extremism The forum also reviewed several aspects of the province’s healthcare system, including Sehat Card services, ICU bed capacity, emergency services, and the budgetary challenges faced by MTIs.
Strengthening the oversight role of the Healthcare Commission in both public and private hospitals was also deliberated. The Chief Secretary directed strengthening of the Health Sector Reform Unit and called for consultations with sector specialists to broaden and enhance its mandate. It was also decided that a special audit of MTIs would be conducted through the Healthcare Commission.
The initiative aims to promote transparency and accountability while preserving the autonomous status of MTIs, ultimately contributing to the improvement of healthcare services throughout the province. Tags: reviews mtis performance.
