Summary
- A medical examination report concerning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan conducted at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on August 10 has emerged detailing recommendations made by a medical board appointed by the federal government.
- The report states that the medical board assessed Imran Khan’s anxiety level at “Level 3+”.
- The medical examination was conducted by a board constituted by the federal government according to the report.
A medical examination report concerning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan conducted at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on August 10 has emerged detailing recommendations made by a medical board appointed by the federal government.
According to the report, a four-member medical team examined the former prime minister during his detention. The board included Dr Farqad Alamgir who was reportedly called from London for the examination along with Dr Arif Khan, Dr Akhtar Ali Bandesha and Dr Ali Arif.
The report states that the medical board assessed Imran Khan’s anxiety level at “Level 3+”. To help manage his blood pressure and anxiety the doctors recommended that he take a one-hour walk every day.
The board also recommended that the PTI founder be provided with access to newspapers television and books while in jail. Such measures were included among the recommendations intended to support his overall well-being during detention.
The medical team further suggested increasing Imran Khan’s meetings with his wife. The recommendation comes amid continued discussions regarding his access to family members and other forms of contact while in custody.
Dr Farqad Alamgir’s name has also reportedly appeared in recent negotiations concerning the former prime minister’s medical treatment.
The medical examination was conducted by a board constituted by the federal government according to the report.
The emergence of the report comes amid continued political and legal developments surrounding Imran Khan’s detention. His health access to medical care and conditions of confinement have remained subjects of discussion among his family, lawyers and political supporters.
The recommendations recorded by the medical board provide details about the measures it considered appropriate for managing his reported anxiety and blood pressure levels as well as maintaining access to routine activities and family contact.
The report is expected to draw further attention to the medical arrangements and conditions surrounding the PTI founder’s detention at Adiala Jail.
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