KP dismisses 30 doctors over fake registrations, illegal hiring

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has dismissed 30 doctors over allegations of fake Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) registrations and illegal appointments.

According to an official notification issued by the provincial health department, the decision was taken after reviewing the doctors’ explanations, submitted evidence and inquiry reports. The department said the action followed a formal process in which all the affected doctors were issued show-cause notices and given an opportunity to present their cases during hearings.

The notification stated that the department examined the available records and evidence before reaching its decision. The dismissals were carried out after the completion of the relevant inquiry and hearing procedures.

The doctors had been serving at various healthcare facilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Their removal follows investigations into alleged irregularities involving their professional registrations and appointments.

The health department has also decided to recover government dues from the dismissed doctors. However, the notification did not specify the total amount to be recovered or provide further details about the individual cases.

The action reflects the provincial department’s efforts to address alleged irregularities in medical appointments and verify the credentials of healthcare professionals working in government facilities.

The department has not disclosed further details about the identities of the doctors or the specific healthcare facilities where they were posted.