Lahore: The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has voiced serious concerns regarding the suspension and dismissal of 15 doctors from Punjab, warning that such actions may exacerbate the already growing trend of medical professionals migrating abroad. PIMA emphasizes that the careers of doctors should not be jeopardized by administrative decisions, which they believe could have detrimental effects on the healthcare system and patient care.

According to Pakistan Islamic Medical Association, the organization's Central President, Prof. Atif Hafeez Siddiqui, highlighted the existing challenges Pakistan faces concerning its healthcare workforce and the professional environment for young doctors. He criticized the undue interference by bureaucrats and government officials in hospital affairs, stating that such actions lead to unnecessary difficulties for healthcare professionals without yielding any positive results.

PIMA has called for a reassessment of the recent decisions affecting the medical community. The association stresses that patient welfare and public health should be prioritized, and that the legitimate concerns and differing opinions of doctors should be addressed through constructive dialogue.

Prof. Siddiqui further noted the importance of fostering an environment of trust, professional autonomy, and mutual respect within the healthcare sector to ensure effective medical services, boost doctor morale, and enhance patient care.