Provincial Minister for Health Khaleeq ur Rehman chaired an orientation meeting today at the Conference Room of the Health Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Secretary Health Fayaz Ali Shah, Director General Health Services, Directors of the Directorate General Health Services, and other senior officials of the Health Department.
During the meeting, the Directorate General Health Services (DGHS) gave a comprehensive presentation on the organizational structure (organogram) of the Directorate, the functions and responsibilities of its various sections, ongoing public health programmes, institutional performance, and key achievements. The briefing highlighted the role of the Directorate in strengthening primary and secondary healthcare services, disease prevention and control, maternal and child health, immunization, surveillance systems, emergency preparedness, and other public health initiatives across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Speaking on the occasion, Provincial Minister for Health Khaleeq ur Rehman emphasized that effective coordination, strong institutional governance, transparency, and accountability are essential for improving healthcare delivery throughout the province. He directed all directorates and relevant wings of the Health Department to work in close coordination and ensure the timely implementation of government policies and priority health programmes.
The Minister directed the concerned officials to complete all preparations for the upcoming dengue season without delay and present a detailed update on the measures taken in this regard. He instructed that dengue surveillance, vector control activities, public awareness campaigns, hospital preparedness, diagnostic facilities, and the availability of medicines and essential supplies must be reviewed regularly to ensure complete readiness.
Khaleeq ur Rehman further directed all concerned authorities to strengthen coordination among the Health Secretariat, Directorate General Health Services, district health offices, hospitals, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and effective response. He stressed that all reports submitted to the Health Department must be based on actual field data and practical progress, reflecting the real situation on the ground. He directed the officials to focus on tangible outcomes rather than paperwork and to maintain continuous monitoring of all dengue prevention and response activities.
The Minister welcomed Secretary Health Fayaz Ali Shah and expressed confidence that his leadership and administrative experience would further strengthen institutional coordination and accelerate the implementation of health sector reforms. He reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to building an efficient, transparent, and patient-centred healthcare system capable of responding effectively to both routine healthcare needs and public health emergencies.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to enhancing coordination, strengthening preparedness for dengue and other public health challenges, and ensuring the provision of quality healthcare services to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.