Dr. Abid Ali Shah Advocates for Improved Healthcare

World Health Day was recently observed in northern Sindh under the theme 'My health, My Rights'. The day aimed to raise awareness about healthcare and enhance the emergency response capabilities of paramedics. Senior health expert, Dr. Najaf Ali Shah, highlighted the significant number of deaths caused by natural disasters and road accidents in recent years. He emphasized the importance of specialized medical procedures for emergencies and the necessity of training paramedics accordingly.

Dr. Abid Ali Shah, another prominent health expert, commended the government's efforts to improve healthcare facilities despite economic challenges. He stressed the need for legislation to crack down on unqualified practitioners contributing to the spread of diseases. Dr. Shah urged a comprehensive, multi-sector approach to address health sector challenges and emphasized the rising burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases in developing countries due to poverty and lack of awareness.

He also highlighted the financial barriers, technological costs, and expensive medications hindering effective healthcare delivery. Dr. Abid called for increased investment in health and education, framing it as a crucial long-term investment. The Ministry of Health is actively implementing preventive programs with strong public awareness and social mobilization components to combat health issues effectively.