Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has decided to open its first branch in Gilgit Baltistan in order to curb the difficulties faced by local medical students who have to travel all the way to Islamabad for redressal of their problems, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel will inaugurate this new branch.
Speaking to media, the Federal Health Minister stated, “We are committed to providing relief to the people of Gilgit Baltistan in the true and real sense.” He added, “The problems of the doctors of Gilgit Baltistan will now be resolved at their own doorstep.”
“The Pakistan People's Party (PPP)'s primary goal is to address the issues faced by doctors on a priority basis since we believe in practical work and efficiency,” he continued.
He also asserted that the health department is undergoing significant reforms that will yield positive effects in the health sector.