Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Health Department says the dismissals followed inquiries, show-cause notices and hearings into alleged irregularities in medical registrations and appointments.

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.

The department said the decision was taken after reviewing the doctors’ explanations, supporting evidence and inquiry reports. The affected doctors were issued show-cause notices and given opportunities to present their cases during formal hearings, the notification stated.

According to the notification, the department examined the available records and evidence before deciding to dismiss the doctors. The action followed the completion of the relevant inquiry and hearing procedures.

The doctors had been serving at various health care facilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Their dismissals followed investigations into alleged irregularities involving their professional registrations and appointments.

The 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 details of the individual cases.

The department has not publicly disclosed the identities of the doctors or identified the health care facilities where they were posted. It also did not provide further details about the alleged irregularities in each case.

The action comes as the provincial health authorities address concerns over the validity of medical credentials and alleged irregularities in government appointments. The notification indicates that the department considered the doctors’ responses and inquiry findings before taking disciplinary action.

Further details about the recovery of government dues and the individual cases were not included in the notification.

The department’s decision marks a formal administrative action against the 30 doctors, although the available information does not establish the specific allegations or findings against each individual.