19/10/2026
In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the healthcare system and improving public service delivery, the District Health Department Nowshera organized a Grand Health Jirga under the dynamic leadership of District Health Officer (DHO) Nowshera, Dr. Muhammad Akram Shah.
The Health Jirga brought together all District Health Coordinators, Medical Superintendents, In-Charges of Health Facilities, relevant staff members, and other participants on a common platform to review ongoing public health activities, share progress, discuss challenges, and develop practical solutions for better healthcare services across District Nowshera.
🔹 Key Areas Discussed:
âś… Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)
âś… Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services
âś… Public health initiatives and preventive healthcare activities
âś… Performance of health facilities and service delivery
âś… Patient satisfaction and improvement in healthcare standards
âś… Coordination, monitoring, and accountability at all levels
⚠️ STRICT DIRECTIONS REGARDING PATIENT CARE
The DHO Nowshera issued clear and strict directions to all Health Facility In-Charges and staff to ensure respectful, courteous, and professional interaction with every patient. All patients must be treated with dignity, compassion, and without unnecessary delays. Complaints regarding staff behaviour, negligence, or lack of proper attention will be viewed seriously, and responsibility will be fixed wherever necessary.
đź’¬ An Open Forum for Questions, Answers & Immediate Solutions
A key feature of this Grand Health Jirga was the open question-and-answer session, in which participants freely raised operational issues, highlighted challenges, and shared recommendations. Several issues were discussed and resolved on the spot, while matters requiring further action were brought to the attention of the concerned officers.
🌟 A NEW CHAPTER IN DISTRICT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
The Grand Health Jirga represents a pioneering initiative in the District Health Department Nowshera, establishing a collaborative platform for open discussion, transparent communication, field-level problem-solving, and improved accountability.
Under the leadership of DHO Dr. Muhammad Akram Shah, the initiative reinforces the department’s commitment to making health facilities more responsive, strengthening public health programmes, and ensuring that patient care, staff responsibility, and quality healthcare remain the top priorities.
“Better Coordination. Stronger Accountability. Respectful Patient Care. A Healthier Nowshera.”
Akram Shah
