KP Young Doctors Threaten Protest Campaign Over Corruption

The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has accused the provincial Health Department of widespread corruption, threatening a 'Save Health Movement' if no action is taken. YDA Chairman Dr. Asfandyar Bettani stated that evidence of corruption was submitted to provincial leaders 40 days prior, but no meaningful action has been pursued, with the Health Minister allegedly halting proceedings. The YDA also highlighted unreleased inquiry findings into financial irregularities at Hayatabad Medical Complex, alleged irregularities in medical officer recruitment, and the government's failure to implement a promised 40% pay raise for doctors. Furthermore, the association expressed concerns over over 6,000 vacant doctor positions and demanded transparent appointments through the Public Service Commission, while also alleging widespread corruption in MTI hospitals and politically motivated senior management appointments.