No.3-189/PO-III/P&D/Health/2024-25
29-January-2025
Health Department, Government Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Health Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Upgrades Mufti Mehmood Memorial Hospital to Category-A:
In a significant move to strengthen the healthcare system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Health Department has approved the upgradation of Mufti Mehmood Memorial Teaching Hospital (MTI) in Dera Ismail Khan. This decision, sanctioned by the Provincial Cabinet in its meeting on January 15, 2025, aims to elevate the hospital from Category-B to Category-A, ensuring better medical services for the public.
According to the latest Government Notification, the upgradation will be carried out within the existing infrastructure, but with an enhanced bed capacity from 200 to 500. This expansion is accompanied by an allocated one-line budget for the upgraded 500-bed facility, reinforcing the hospital’s ability to provide quality healthcare services.
This decision is expected to significantly benefit the residents of Dera Ismail Khan and surrounding areas, providing improved patient care, increased medical resources, and better healthcare accessibility. Please find notification:
GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dated Peshawar the: 29-01-2025
Notification
No.3-189/PO-III/P&D/Health/2024-25: In pursuance of the approval granted by the Provincial Cabinet in its meeting held on 15-01-2025, the Competent Authority in the Health Department is pleased to approve the “Up-gradation of Mufti Mehmood Memorial Teaching Hospital, MTI, D.I.Khan from Cat-B to Cat-A level within the existing infrastructure with enhanced bed strength from 200 to 500 along with one-line budget allocation for 500 beds” in the best public interest with immediate effect.
SECRETARY HEALTH
Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
The upgradation of Mufti Mehmood Memorial Teaching Hospital to Category-A status marks a crucial step in the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare services. By increasing hospital bed capacity from 200 to 500, the move will significantly enhance patient care, medical resources, and overall hospital efficiency.
This initiative aligns with the government’s broader vision of improving healthcare facilities across the province, ensuring that the people of Dera Ismail Khan and surrounding regions receive better medical treatment. The Health Department of KPK urges all stakeholders, including health professionals and hospital management, to ensure smooth implementation of the upgradation process for the benefit of the community.
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