Wadood Khan
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Minister Hisham Khan on Tuesday was injured in an alleged attack by doctors during his visit to Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH.
Health Minister was at a briefing with Dr Nowsherwan Burki when some of the young doctors attacked him.
Health Minister said he went to KTH to enquire about the health facilities being given to patients in the hospital. He said that the Young Doctors first assaulted Dr Nowsherwan Burki before attacking him. He added that when he was having talks with the members of Young Doctors Association regarding their grievances on transfer and postings when he was attacked. Hisham Khan received minor injuries on his back and leg. However, security guards of the minister safely evacuated the minister from the room where the incident took place.
Health Minister said that doctors should not lay hand on law and should restrain to their domain. He said that he himself is a doctor and how could he think bad of any doctor or could plot against. He asked the doctors to serve the patients instead getting involved in politics.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Tuesday ordered an inquiry of the attack on Health Minister and Nowsherwan Barki.
Chief Minister issued directions to thoroughly probe the matter and submit the report on immediate basis.
Chief Minister also warned stern action against the persons responsible for incident.
CM said that holding protest demonstration was the right of everyone but it should be peaceful and accordance law.
Meanwhile, Assistant Professor, Dr Zia Ud Din Afridi, Department of Surgery MTI KTH/KMC, has been barred from entering Khyber Medical College.
An office order issued from the office of KMC Dean’s office said that the decision was taken in favour and safety of Dr. Zia Ud Din Afridi, students and other staff members.
A statement from the Health Minister’s office said that as per rules and regulations transfer and posted around 674 doctors to those health centers where there was no doctor available.
